Summary
– Tesla has started the rollout of FSD (Supervised) V12.4 to employees
– The update introduces vision-based attention monitoring and removes steering wheel nags
– FSD (Supervised) V12.4 was included in the 2024.9.5 release
– The release notes highlight the use of cabin camera for driver attentiveness and Autopilot suspension systems
– Improper usage will result in the suspension of the Full Self-Driving feature
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Tesla has started rolling out the FSD (Supervised) V12.4 update to employees, which includes a new feature that has been highly anticipated by the electric vehicle community – vision-based attention monitoring and the removal of steering wheel nags. Reports of the initial rollout of FSD (Supervised) V12.4 were shared on social media, showing that it is included in the 2024.9.5 release. The update also includes new Autopilot suspension systems along with the attention monitoring system.
The 2024.9.5 release introduces vision-based attention monitoring and new Autopilot suspension systems. Tesla’s driver monitoring system will now primarily rely on data from the cabin camera to determine driver attentiveness, with steering wheel nags still being used if the driver’s eyes are not visible to the camera. The release notes for the update state that when Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is enabled, the driver monitoring system will rely on the cabin camera to determine attentiveness, but will switch to torque-based monitoring if the driver’s eyes are occluded or not visible.
The vision-based attention monitoring system will display a warning if the driver is detected to be inattentive, escalating in severity depending on the nature and frequency of inattentiveness. The system can be dismissed by the driver immediately reverting their attention back to the road. The cabin camera images do not leave the vehicle, ensuring that data is not saved or transmitted unless data sharing is enabled. The Autopilot suspension system will suspend the use of the Full Self-Driving feature if improper usage is detected, with strikeouts being issued for instances of inattentiveness.
Improper usage of Autopilot, such as receiving five strikeouts, will result in the suspension of the Full Self-Driving feature for approximately one week. One strikeout will be forgiven for each 7-day period in which no additional strikeouts are received. Driver-initiated disengagements do not count as improper usage, and the use of any hand-held devices while using Autopilot is not allowed. The FSD (Supervised) feature can only be removed through the suspension method and will be unavailable for approximately one week following a suspension.
The latest FSD (Supervised) V12.4 update from Tesla has started rolling out to employees, introducing vision-based attention monitoring and Autopilot suspension systems. The update relies on the cabin camera to determine driver attentiveness and includes warnings for inattentive driving. The release notes outline the criteria for proper usage of Autopilot and the consequences of improper usage, with actions such as strikeouts leading to the suspension of the Full Self-Driving feature. The system aims to enhance safety and accountability while providing a smoother and more reliable driving experience for Tesla users.
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