Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon feature has been facing difficulties in multi-level parking garages. Recently, a user expressed his frustration with the feature on a social media platform, pointing out its limitations and suggesting potential improvements.
Elon Musk’s Response
In response to the user’s concerns, Elon Musk hinted at forthcoming updates to the FSD (Full Self-Driving) system. Musk’s comment, “not for long,” implies that the company is working on resolving the issues with the feature, making it capable of navigating complex road conditions, including climbing higher levels in parking garages.
Background on FSD Technology
The FSD system is a crucial element of Tesla’s autonomous driving technology, enabling vehicles to drive themselves to the owner’s location in a parking garage or lot. However, the system has been criticized for its limitations, particularly in multi-level parking garages.
Expert Opinions and Criticisms
Investment firm Gerber Kawasaki‘s co-founder, Ross Gerber, has been vocal about the FSD technology’s shortcomings. Gerber has called on Tesla to initiate refunds worth $10,000 if the system does not work as promised. He has also expressed doubts about the system achieving L4 or L5 autonomy without addressing hardware issues.
Lawsuits and Controversies
Tesla has been facing lawsuits over the FSD technology, both in the US and overseas. Recently, the company was sued by seven owners in a Beijing court for allegedly defrauding customers by misleading them about the FSD system’s readiness.
Tesla’s Ambitions and Future Plans
Despite the criticisms and controversies, Elon Musk plans to deploy Tesla Robotaxis to serve over half the population of the US by the end of 2025. The FSD technology is a crucial element of Tesla’s Robotaxi plans, which currently operate in Austin and have been granted permission to conduct tests in Arizona.
Conclusion
As Tesla works to resolve the issues with its FSD technology, the company’s ambitions for autonomous driving and Robotaxi services remain unchanged. With upcoming updates to the FSD system, Tesla aims to improve the user experience and address the limitations of its autonomous driving technology.