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Additional context: on March 23, 2018, a Tesla Model X, while using autopilot, drove into a barrier and killed the driver. This was fixed in a software update,
by SamuelAdams 8y ago
Additional context: on March 23, 2018, a Tesla Model X, while using autopilot, drove into a barrier and killed the driver. This was fixed in a software update, but the issue seems to have resurfaced.
NTSB analysis of the March 23 2018 collision: https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/HWY18FH011-preliminary.aspx https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/HW...
Tesla's statement of the March 23 2018 collision: https://www.tesla.com/blog/update-last-week%E2%80%99s-accident https://www.tesla.com/blog/update-last-week%E2%80%99s-accide...
- MagicPropmaker 8y agoWell, it wasn't really "fixed" -- the driver is still dead.
- craftyguy 8y agoSure, if you construe the meaning of 'fixed' to mean 'roll back all events and time', which I don't think anyone expects. They probably fixed the software bug.
- falcolas 8y agoI think that it's important to note that "we'll fix bugs via live patches" is a deadly decision when it comes to self driving software. Just discussing the incident in terms of a "software bug" does a disservice to the severity of the issue.
- craftyguy 8y agoNo, it does not. While I agree that testing patches on users with no testing beforehand is horrible, 1) I doubt Tesla does this, and 2) the person died before they fixed it, which GP seemed to be confused about.
- gwbas1c 8y agoRemember, autopilot and autosteer are not self-driving. Tesla is very explicit that the driver must remain alert, and supervise, at all times. That being said, drowsy driving is a thing, and it's very easy to fall asleep behind the wheel. The car really needs a better strategy to handle this situation.
- netsharc 8y agoTesla's legal department is very explicit, the marketing department? Not so much...