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How Tesla defines autopilot isn't how I would define it. It is why I use the lowercase version of the word rather than a pronoun. A level 3 or 4 autonomous car
by fweespee_ch 11y ago
How Tesla defines autopilot isn't how I would define it. It is why I use the lowercase version of the word rather than a pronoun.
A level 3 or 4 autonomous car is a true autopilot.
Tesla is level 2.
- will_hughes 11y agoThe reason Tesla used the word 'autopilot' is because the system is much like the behaviour of autopilot systems in Aircraft - they can handle throttle and navigation, and if you set it up right and in the right conditions/environment, it can land itself. The Pilot is always required to monitor the systems and be able to take control - so the analogy to a Level 2 autonomy car system like Tesla's Autopilot is quite correct. Anyway, my point is if you keep talking about Tesla's lack of autopilot - regardless of the case - you're going to just confuse most people, because clearly they do have that. If you want to refer to Level 4 systems, perhaps 'driverless' or 'self driving' are better terms to use.