Tesla has equipped its cars with autopilot

In electric Tesla appeared autopilot. To work the system, it is enough to install an update of the operating system The machine is already equipped with a camera and ultrasonic sensors.

In fact, this is not a full-fledged autopilot, recognize in the company. The system does not become completely autonomous, but it can do various maneuvers itself. The car can, on the instructions of the driver, change lanes to another lane - to do this, press the corresponding turn signal. how notes the author Wired, when he first tried to do this, Tesla asked him to first look into the blind zone, as the driver usually does.

The driver must keep his hands on the wheel, otherwise the system starts beeping. Moreover, if a person turns the steering wheel at least slightly against the autopilot maneuver, control will immediately pass to him. If the driver falls asleep, the car will start to make sounds, and if there is no reaction, it will stop on its own.

The autopilot only works at a speed of at least 29 kilometers per hour. The system is able to notice curbs and dividing lines, but for the time being, drivers need to drive around some sudden obstacles (like wild animals) on their own.

Technology publications have already tested the autopilot and published several videos.

Tesla company founded by Ilon Mask. It produces three types of electric vehicles - Tesla S, Roadster and Crossover Tesla X. Tesla S can travel on a single charge about 390 kilometers, and Tesla S Performance, which has a larger battery, can drive about 407 kilometers. Tesla Model X can travel on a single charge for about 400 kilometers.

To develop a car that can drive itself, is trying not only Tesla, but also the largest technology companies: Google and Apple.