Summary
- Tesla launches Actually Smart Summon in China
- ASS allows Tesla with FSD to navigate on its own to driver’s location
- Background: Actually Smart Summon is an improved version of Smart Summon
- ASS may be a precursor to FSD rollout in markets
- Positive reception by Tesla owners for Actually Smart Summon performance
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Tesla has recently launched Actually Smart Summon (ASS) in China, following its initial release in the United States in September. This feature allows Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) to navigate to their driver from a parking spot on their own. Users can direct the vehicle to their location or a selected spot, and can also access a live feed from the vehicle’s cabin to supervise the maneuver.
Actually Smart Summon is an improved version of Smart Summon, which was released with Autopilot Software Version 10 in 2019. Smart Summon had some reliability issues, prompting Elon Musk to announce work on an “Actually Smart Summon” feature in 2022. The feature was eventually released in September 2024 and has received positive feedback from Tesla owners so far.
One interesting aspect of Actually Smart Summon is that it is a completely driverless feature, unlike Tesla’s current most advanced solution, FSD (Supervised), which requires a human in the driver’s seat. Tesla’s decision to release ASS in multiple countries could indicate that they are testing the waters for a potential rollout of FSD (Supervised) in those markets. Reports have suggested that Tesla is preparing for the release of FSD (Supervised) in China, and ASS could be a precursor to this.
Users who want to share news tips with Tesla can contact them via email. The launch of Actually Smart Summon in China is part of Tesla’s efforts to expand the availability of this feature globally. Tesla has already released ASS in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, showcasing the company’s commitment to developing and deploying advanced autonomous driving technologies. Tesla continues to innovate in the realm of autonomous driving with the release of Actually Smart Summon.
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