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Summary Draft 1 & Research Pathway

Summary

Tesla’s web page on “Autopilot” (Tesla, 2023). describes how their vehicles operate autonomously along with a variety of features that complement it. Its main function is its ability to navigate the vehicle on roads by itself. With capabilities such as being able to steer and change lanes, enter and exit expressways and also navigate confined and complicated environments.


The features that complement this function includes Tesla’s advanced sensors involving 8 cameras. They provide visibility of up to a range of 250 metres as well as 360 degrees around the vehicle. Additionally, all the information from its sensors is processed by the car’s heavy duty onboard computer system. Which can handle 40 times the amount of data compared to their previous generation system.


In fact, the system allows for an unparalleled view of the world that the driver themself might not be able to see. Which in turn, highlights how Tesla’s car can be more convenient and safer as compared to cars without autopilot due to their assistive functions, advanced systems and sensors.



Tesla. (2023). Autopilot. https://www.tesla.com/autopilot



Research Pathway


  1. Isaac saw a self-driving car video on YouTube and wanted to research more about Tesla’s Self driving System.

  2. Le Wei asked ChatGPT for a summarised overview on Tesla’s autonomous self-driving technology.

  3. The team read up and research on our power source which is Tesla’s website.

  4. The team watch YouTube videos to better visualise and understand the system and how it works.

  5. The team noted down the various features and functions of the system in a google docs.

  6. The team discussed about the pros and cons of the system.

  7. Isaac compared with systems from competitors such as General Motors, Waymo and Rivian. 

  8. The team researched and gathered facts and figures from other supporting websites. 

  9. The team then compiled the research and write the summary.



Power Source: https://www.tesla.com/support/autopilot


Tesla vs Everyday Driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nF0K2nJ7N8


Autopilot review: https://www.autopilotreview.com/tesla-autopilot-vs-enhanced-autopilot/#:~:text='Standard'%20Autopilot%20%E2%80%93%20this%20was,and%20Navigate%2Don%2DAutopilot.


wapcar.my:

https://www.wapcar.my/news/teslas-autopilot-vs-enhanced-autopilot-vs-fsd--whats-the-difference-and-how-should-you-choose-73338


Other resources:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/tesla-autopilot-vs-full-self-driving/#dt-heading-tesla-enhanced-autopilot


https://www.cars.com/articles/tesla-brings-back-enhanced-autopilot-at-half-the-cost-of-full-self-driving-451181/


https://www.motortrend.com/features/what-is-tesla-autopilot-fsd-autonomous-driving-explainer/


Tesla vs others:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/21/test-driving-gm-ford-and-tesla-hands-free-systems.html


https://vehiclefreak.com/rivian-driver-vs-ford-bluecruise-vs-tesla-autopilot/


Cons of tesla cameras:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/07/tesla-intimate-car-camera-images-shared



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