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Tesla Rolls Out FSD Update V13.2: New Features And AI Enhancements Unveiled

From Reduced Latency To Dynamic Routing, Tesla’s Latest Update Is Setting The Stage For Robotaxis By 2025

Michael Phoon

December 2, 2024 | Updated 04:25, December 2, 2024

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In the landscape of autonomous electric vehicle (EV) software, Tesla has launched version 13.2 of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, marking another step in the company’s ongoing quest for autonomous driving technology. 

The update, released in the final days of November, comes after repeated delays and with significant promises from CEO Elon Musk about the system’s potential capabilities.

Key Features of FSD V13.2

According to Tesla, the latest software version introduces several technological improvements, including:

  • 36 Hz, full-resolution AI4 video inputs
  • Native AI4 neural network architectures
  • 4.2x data scaling
  • 5x training compute scaling
  • Reduced photon-to-control latency
  • Integrated unpark, reverse, and park capabilities
  • Dynamic routing around road closures

Musk has previously claimed that this version will enable drivers to travel five to ten times more miles autonomously compared to previous iterations before requiring human intervention.

Roadmap and Future Expectations

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Tesla continues to push ambitious timelines for autonomous driving. The company plans to launch a ride-hail service in Texas and California next year, pending regulatory approval. However, these initial robotaxi services may not be fully driverless, with some vehicles potentially requiring a human driver depending on state regulations.

Ongoing Challenges

Despite the technological advancements, Tesla’s FSD remains a supervised system. The company acknowledges numerous upcoming improvements, including:

  • 3x model size scaling
  • Audio inputs for emergency vehicle detection
  • Improved navigation and collision avoidance predictions
  • Enhanced parking lot performance

Tesla’s Position in the Industry

The release highlights Tesla’s continued investment in autonomous driving technology, even as the broader industry grapples with the complexities of achieving full self-driving capabilities. Musk remains characteristically optimistic, previously stating he believes Tesla will solve autonomy even if he were to be “kidnapped by aliens.”

The FSD V13.2 update showcases another incremental step in Tesla’s autonomous driving journey, with the company targeting unsupervised self-driving by the end of Q2 2025. As always, the real-world performance of the system will be the ultimate test of its capabilities.

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