The article “Tesla’s Autopilot: Cheat sheet”(2018) introduces the features and functionality of Tesla’s self-driving platform called Autopilot which aims to convert electric automobiles into completely autonomous ones. Although Autopilot is unable to fully replace the need for human drivers, it is able to assist the driver with convenience and safety functionality(Health, N, 2018).
Vehicles with Tesla’s Autopilot make use of multiple sensors, cameras, radar, sonar, and GPS to create a precise map of the objects around it, even allowing it to read road signs. Tesla’s cars would be able to automatically adjust its speed and stay within its lane when moving on a highway, along with warnings for the driver if the vehicle gets too close to other objects and it is even able to stop itself if there is a risk of collision. This can not only lessen the toll that long-distance journeys can have on drivers but also make the drive much safer. Through the vast amount of special functions such as “Autopark”, “Auto Lane Change” and “Summon”, Tesla’s Autopilot is a unique product that can stand out from its competitor.
“Autopark” a function allows the car to park itself, either in a parallel or vertical lot(Teslarati Network, 2015). The car is even able to automatically detect if there is a space available for it to park itself. This can not only help inexperienced drivers but also seasoned drivers that have to squeeze into a tight parking space. Leveraging this functionality, Tesla’s Autopilot provides greater convenience and safety for the driver, possibly even avoiding the risk of scratching one’s car. This sets it apart from other autonomous solutions such as the “intelliSafe assist” from Volvo that does not provide this function(Volvo Cars, n.d.).
Another function of Tesla’s Autopilot is its “Auto Lane Change”. To use this function, the driver would have to enable it by giving the car permission to switch lanes without user intervention. The car would then check if it is safe before changing lanes. In contrast, according to Volvo’s website, its “IntelliSafe assist” does not come with such an innovative function.
A vital function that gives Tesla a competitive edge over its competitors would be “Summon”, which is part of Tesla’s Autopilot(Lambert, F, 2019). This feature allows the car to essentially drive itself to the user’s location, as long as the car is within the user’s view. This can be done through an app on the user’s phone, which brings convenience for users. In contrast, Volvo’s “IntelliSafe assist” does not provide the ability for the car to drive itself to the user’s location. It only has other functions that Tesla’s Autopilot also has, such as cruise control and collision warnings. As it is such a unique feature, Tesla’s Autopilot easily stands out from its competitors.
These unique functions offered by Tesla’s Autopilot greatly improves the autonomous functionality that a car can have, by allowing it to do tasks without the driver’s intervention, such as parking, changing lanes and even driving to the user. This broad range of functions not only provides the driver with a luxurious drive, but it can also help to minimize road accidents when parking or changing lanes. As technology advances, I believe that Tesla’s Autopilot will be able to make Tesla’s cars fully self-driving.
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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/teslas-autopilot-cheat-sheet/
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https://teslabros.com/how-does-enhanced-autopilot-actually-work/
Lambert, F. (2019) First look at Tesla’s new enhanced summon: Self-driving in parking lots. Retrieved on 02 October 2019 from
https://electrek.co/2019/03/01/tesla-enhanced-summon-self-driving-parking-lots/
Teslarati Network. (2015). How does Tesla ‘autopilot’ parallel parking work. Retrieved on 02 October 2019 from
https://www.teslarati.com/how-does-tesla-autopark-parallel-parking-work/
Volvo Cars. (n.d.). Volvo Cars of Naples. Retrieved from on 02 October from https://www.volvocarsofnaples.com/blog/2017/february/24/what-is-volvo-intellisafe.htm.
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