Tesla Announces Level 5 Autonomous Driving
The “holy grail” of autonomy is coming.
Tesla’s much-anticipated “part two” announcement for the entry-level Model 3 came last night and it makes for big changes going forward. According to Elon Musk and company, the Model 3 will not only feature Ludicrous Mode, but will now come with the necessary hardware for full-on, Level 5 autonomous driving — and that hardware is coming to all of the other
According to Tesla’s announcement, Level 5 will make use of twelve ultrasonic sensors — ones that are essentially twice as good as the current sensors — and eight cameras for a 360-degree view around the car that extends up to 820 feet. Those cameras and sensors will then be coupled with a “neural net” that processes and reacts to the collected data accordingly.
Naturally, the new tech isn’t yet fully ready for consumer use. Instead, Tesla promises over-the-air updates will bring Level 5 autonomy to its vehicles after extensive real-world testing. Hopefully, this means the days of taking a snooze at the wheel and safely arriving at your destination are coming sooner rather than later.