What to expect in Tesla's FSD Beta 10.1

By Nuno Cristovao

Version 10 of Tesla's FSD Beta landed this past Saturday and it has shown incremental improvements over the previous beta from just a few weeks ago. It's now driving smoother and more confident than it has in the past, especially in more complicated scenarios such as roundabouts and taking unprotected left turns.

Tesla to release FSD Beta 10.1

We're a few weeks away from the next beta, which is sure to be an exciting one for many. It's the one that we've been looking forward to for quite some time. Beta 10.1 is the one that should be stable enough for Tesla to release it to a wider audience.

v10.1 Release

Beta 10.1 is scheduled to be released on October 1st at midnight if everything stays on schedule. If so, we'll soon have the long-waited button to opt-in to the 10.1 beta. Elon Musk already talked a little about how Tesla will release the beta to additional users. It'll be a gradual process, so not everyone who wants the beta will be able to get it initially.

Wider Release

Soon owners will be able to tap a ‘Download FSD Beta' button to opt-in to the FSD Beta. It's not clear whether the capability to show this button is already available in current software and Tesla just needs to enable it via a configuration or whether it will require a new software update. The original plan back in April was for Tesla to add the button to the Service menu in the car, or maybe adding it to the Software section makes more sense since we already have the ability to be on the stable or advanced track there.

Highway and City NNs Merged

With the 10.1 release Tesla is also set to merge Autopilot code for city streets and highways so that Tesla has a single stack for FSD. So far, Navigate on Autopilot on the FSD betas has utilized the same stack as production vehicles. Navigate on Autopilot on the highways is already fairly good, but we may see it get even better with this release.

One of my gripes on the highway is that the car will often go too fast around a sharp curve and go slightly toward the outer edge of the curve instead of taking the curve a little tighter. If you're taking one of these curves with a neighboring car, it can definitely be a little gut wrenching and I'll usually take off if the curve is sharp enough.

We'll hopefully see these kinds of issues improved when Tesla applies the new neural net to highway driving.

Ability to Move Backward

An additional feature that's expected in version 10.1 is the ability for the car to move backwards. For example, if the car is stopped at an intersection and doesn't have great visibility, it'll now creep forward for a better view, just like a human driver would. But with 10.1, the car will actually move backwards after creeping forward if it notices a car is coming. We're absolutely inching toward autonomy here.

Tesla is building an impressive system and we may all get to try it soon. Version 10.1 is set to drop in just 15 days.

Beta Released Version
Beta 9.0 July 10th, 2021 2021.4.18.12
Beta 9.1 July 31st, 2021 2021.4.18.13
Beta 9.2 August 15th, 2021 2021.12.25.15
Beta 10.0 September 11th, 2021 2021.24.15
Beta 10.1 October 1st, 2021? TBD

Tesla Expected to Release 'Actually Smart Summon' and 'Tap to Park' Updates Next Month

By Not a Tesla App Staff
Smart summon in April update
Smart summon in April update

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will finally reintroduce Smart Summon and Autopark to its vehicles. According to the CEO, these features are scheduled for release in April. Tesla removed ultrasonic sensors (USS) from their vehicles in 2022, and with it removed several features, including Autopark, Smart Summon and Park Assist. However, since then, they’ve added High Fidelity Park Assist, a feature that recreates the surrounding environment in 3D. Although, it’s currently only available to vehicles without USS, that’s expected to change in the near future, and could also come bundled in with the new Autopark feature.

This update in April is not only expected bring these features back to vehicles without ultrasonic sensors, but Tesla is also expected to release drastically improved versions of these features, known as Actually Smart Summon and Tap to Park.

Major improvements coming for Summon & Banish (Autopark) next month - Elon Musk

Improved Autopark

Greentheonly, who regularly decompiles Tesla firmware, has indicated that Tesla's latest software, version 2024.8, already contains the code necessary for these new features, but they need to be remotely activated by Tesla. Additionally, Green says the new Autopark system will offer users the choice between parallel and perpendicular parking options. The new Autopark is expected to let drivers visually select a parking spot, exit the vehicle, and let it park itself.

New ‘Tap to Park’ Feature

With the introduction of High Fidelity Park Assist, Tesla laid the groundwork for more sophisticated features like "Tap to Park."

Tap to Park builds on the original concept of Park Seek, a feature discussed by Tesla in October 2022 that aimed to automate the parking spot search process. While the initial vision for Park Seek suggested a vehicle could autonomously search for parking, "Tap to Park" simplifies this idea.

With the deployment of FSD Beta v12.3 going to more users this weekend, the company continues to leverage AI to reduce code in favor of neural networks trained with real-world driving data.

Just last week, Musk posted on X: "Really cool stuff coming both this month and next." Since that post, FSD beta version 12.3 has started going to more users, and now it seems two other long overdue and highly anticipated updates are coming with Actually Smart Summon and Tap to Park. Still no word on auto wiper improvements.

Tesla Expands FSD Beta v12.3; Autopilot Director Confirms Ability to Reverse is Coming Soon

By Kevin Armstrong
FSD Beta v12 is living up to hype
FSD Beta v12 is living up to hype

Tesla's latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12 is reaching users after an extended rollout over the weekend. This update is not just another iteration; it represents a leap in self-driving technology, primarily due to its integration of end-to-end neural networks for vehicle control. So far, it seems to be living up to the hype.

A Neural Network Driven Approach

At the core of FSD v12 is a shift from traditional programming to neural network-based decision-making. This allows the vehicle to process raw camera footage and vehicle kinematics directly into driving actions, mimicking human cognitive processes more closely than ever before. Ashok Elluswamy, Director of Autopilot Software at Tesla, highlighted the monumental effort to surpass the capabilities of the previous v11, setting a new standard for FSD's future.

Ability to Reverse Is Coming

The release has garnered widespread acclaim, with tech leaders like Michael Dell praising its capabilities and likening the car to human-like driving proficiency. Many in the Tesla community have been posting their weekend drivers, including Chuck Cook, who was amazed during one point of his drive, referring to a move as “Robo-taxi navigation.” Cook believed he was in too tight of a spot to pull a U-turn, but his Tesla pulled it off. Elluswamy commented: “Reverse coming soon when the Actually Smart Summon and the FSD models merge together over the next few releases.”

There were numerous examples of v12.3 navigating complex driving scenarios easily, showcasing significant improvements over earlier versions.

“Reverse coming soon when the Actually Smart Summon and the FSD models merge together over the next few releases.” - Ashok Elluswamy

Next-Level Capabilities on the Horizon

Elon Musk has teased that v12.4 will introduce even more advanced features, emphasizing the continuous improvement in training compute constraints. In fact, he was so thrilled with the next update that he said it could be called version 13. He posted that “V12.4 is another big jump in capabilities. Our constraint in training compute is much improved.”

Update 2023.44.30.25

FSD 12.3
Installed on 4% of vehicles
102 Installs today
Last updated: Mar 19, 4:20 am

Tesla’s FSD trajectory seems to be hitting a new level, as it appears to be headed toward approval of use on roadways in Europe. While it is taking longer than initially believed, the dream of autonomous driving seems to be getting closer to reality.

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