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Doubts about Tesla's self-driving technology: U.S. agency tightens scrutiny
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is intensifying its investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance system “Full Self-Driving.” The basis consists of analyzed accident data which, according to the agency, indicate that the system could have limitations under poor visibility conditions.
The focus is on two variants of the system, which is offered under the designation FSD. Despite the name, it is currently still a driver-assistance system in which drivers must keep control of the vehicle and monitor the traffic. Tesla differentiates between a supervised version, which requires continuous monitoring by the driver, and an advanced version that in the United States has so far only been available as a beta test version.
Problems with poor visibility
According to the authorities, the system should be able to recognize reduced visibility of the cameras and warn the drivers accordingly. In investigated accidents, however, FSD did not determine that cameras had been impaired, for example by glare or particles in the air. Consequently, no warning was issued. Drivers thus did not have sufficient time to react.
According to the NHTSA, Tesla models from the 2016 model year onward are affected by the in-depth examination.
Camera Strategy in Focus
Tesla pursues a camera-based approach in the development of automated driving features. CEO Elon Musk is counting on vehicles ultimately being able to operate autonomously using only cameras as sensors. Competitors such as Waymo, by contrast, also use other sensors, including LiDAR, to detect the vehicle's surroundings.
If the camera-based approach proves sufficient, this could bring cost advantages, according to industry observers. Musk has repeatedly pointed investors toward future business fields such as robotaxis and robotics. At the same time, Tesla has recently seen declining vehicle sales. (Source: dpa)
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