The auto-tech giant is actively involved in improving the autonomous feature which has gathered negative criticism after a fatal accident..
Tesla Motors is actively involved in making any improvements in its automatic high-tech Autopilot feature whose introduction had revolutionized the concept of transportation. The grave scrutiny of the feature is in the process after the fatal accident that took place on May 7 claiming the life of the driver.
Post the accident, the questions have been raised on the level of the safety which the feature possessed. US magazine, Consumer Reports have compelled the Palo Alto, Calif. firm to disable the autonomous feature for at least the period during which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is carrying out the probe.
The luxury electric car maker’s Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that he had a "promising call" with Bosch –a German auto supplier –which makes the radar for the framework. He said "huge upgrades" look conceivable that would be channeled to Tesla's electric autos remote through over-the-air overhauls.
He further informed about another supplier Mobileye –a sensor maker –who has likewise been quite interested as Tesla investigates how to improve the framework.
Autopilot permits drivers of its extravagance electric vehicles to keep up their velocity with respect to other expressway movement and naturally keep the auto in its path. Tesla has over and again cautioned drivers that they should stay in alarm and in control. In any case, some have made recordings that were posted on YouTube that demonstrate the auto driving itself while travelers kick back and watch.
Tesla has been under an investigation since it uncovered to government controllers that an Ohio proprietor, Joshua Brown, 40, lost his life when his Model S being driven under Autopilot hammered into a truck that crossed his way on a Florida expressway.
The NHTSA has started a probe. A week ago, the National Transportation Safety Board sent its own particular group to investigate the wellbeing of the framework. Similarly as said earlier, the persuasive magazine, Consumer Reports, has approached Tesla to disengage Autopilot.
U.S. Sen. John Thune, Senate Commerce chairman, Science and Transportation Committee, sent a letter Musk Thursday requesting the access to the data on the security of the subject framework.
Although the company has time after time made it clear to the consumers not to leave the car at the mercy of the Autopilot feature only. Tesla has earlier clarified that human interference is essential and keeping the hands off the wheel is inadequate. However, the feature has cost a life and an extensive work has to be carried out to improve the feature’s security.
"Examination is required on the collaborations between the administrator and vehicle at various levels of self-governance to guarantee purchasers can react to the innovation properly," the South Dakota Republican composed. "Keeping in mind the end goal to accomplish the planned security advantages of these advancements, makers must instruct clients about the advantages as well as their constraints."
Musk said in his tweets that he will support and back Autopilot and Tesla innovation. In a tweet he asked not to accuse the suppliers. He further maintained his stance and asked to direct all the criticism to Tesla instead.
