Telsa released Autopilot Version 9 a few weeks ago and it’s now rolling out a new update for its vehicles to bring the Navigate with Autopilot feature. It’s going to enable the company’s cars to guide themselves from a highway’s on-ramp to off-ramp while being under the driver’s supervision. It’s yet another step forward in realizing an autonomous future for cars.
Autopilot the suite of semi-autonomous driving features that Tesla cars come with. The company has already been selling cars that have hardware which is capable of full autonomy but the use is limited due to regulations.
The Version 9 update that Tesla released earlier this month brought several new features including the ability to play games on the car’s massive touchscreen display when it’s parked. It also made improvements to the vehicles’ navigation system.
Tesla explains in a blog post that the Navigate with Autopilot feature will enable cars with this feature to guide themselves “from a highway’s on-ramp to off-ramp, including suggesting and making lane changes, navigating highway interchanges, and taking exits.”
Driver supervision will be key here. They will have to approve the lane changes using the stalk but this requirement will be waived in future updates, the company says. Drivers will also be required to pay attention to the road.
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