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Tesla’s web page on “Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability” ( 2023-a) introduces the unique function and features of their Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full-Self Driving Capability (FSD). One important function of Tesla’s autopilot is the advanced driver assistance system that boosts the safety and convenience of its occupants (Tesla, 2023-a). Moreover, when autopilot is utilised correctly, it can help reduce the overall burden on the driver (Tesla, 2023-a). Presently, Tesla cars constructed for the North American market utilise eight external cameras mounted on the car instead of radar systems (Tesla, 2023-a). The cameras altogether provide a visibility of 360 degrees and up to a range of 250 metres (Tesla, 2023-b). In terms of features, Tesla’s autopilot includes capabilities such as “Traffic-Aware Cruise Control”, “Smart Summon” and “Traffic and Stop Sign Control” for FSD. Furthermore, Tesla’s Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and FSD are rated level 2 by the Society of Automo...

Tesla’s web page on “Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability”(2023-a) introduces the functions and features of their Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and Full-Self Driving Capability (FSD). Tesla’s autopilot is an advanced driver assistance system that boosts the safety and convenience of its occupants (Tesla, 2023-a). Moreover, when autopilot is utilised correctly, it can help reduce the overall burden on the driver (Tesla, 2023-a). Presently, Tesla cars constructed for the North American market utilise eight outward facing cameras mounted on the car instead of radar (Tesla, 2023-a). The cameras altogether provide a visibility of 360 degrees and up to a range of 250 metres (Tesla, 2023-b). In terms of features, Tesla’s autopilot includes capabilities such as Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, Smart Summon and Traffic and Stop Sign Control for FSD. Overall, the functions and features of Tesla’s Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot and FSD are rated level 2 by the Society of Automotive Engineers’ (...

Tesla’s web page on “ Autopilot” ( Tesla, 2023). describes how their cars 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. Other functions include being able to steer and change lanes, enter and exit expressways and also navigate in confined and complicated environments. Tesla’s cars achieve their autopiloting capability through 2 features. The first involves the 8 cameras mounted on the car, 5 of which are facing forward and the other 3 facing rearward (Tesla, 2023). The cameras altogether provide visibility of up to a range of 250 metres as well as 360 degrees around the car (Tesla, 2023). The second feature involves the car’s heavy duty onboard computer system. All the information gathered by the cameras are fed into the computer which allows the vehicle to respond in real-time. Additionally, Tesla claims that their current computer systems can handle up to 40 times the amount of da...