Skip to content

Autopilot tragedy highlights infancy of AV technology

Following reports of a fatality involving a Tesla Model S in Autopilot mode, Freddie Holmes considers the wider implications of the crash on autonomous vehicle (AV) development

It has been reported that a collision in Florida involving a Tesla Model S with Autopilot activated has led to a fatality. The Model S owner crashed into an 18-wheel truck and trailer, as a result, reportedly, of the semi-autonomous system being unable to distinguish between the white paint of the truck and a bright skyline.

It’s time to log in (or subscribe).

Not a member? Subscribe now and let us help you understand the future of mobility.

Pro
£495/year
or £49.50/month
1 user
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
no
OEM Tracker
no
OEM Model Plans
no
OEM Production Data
no
OEM Sales Data
no
Pro+
£1,950/year
or £195/month
1 user
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
yes
OEM Tracker
yes
OEM Model Plans
yes
OEM Production Data
yes
OEM Sales Data
yes
Pro+ Team
£3,950/year
or £395/month
Up to 5 users
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
yes
OEM Tracker
yes
OEM Model Plans
yes
OEM Production Data
yes
OEM Sales Data
yes
Pro+ Enterprise
Unlimited
News
yes
Magazine
yes
Articles
yes
Special Reports
yes
Research
yes
OEM Tracker
yes
OEM Model Plans
yes
OEM Production Data
yes
OEM Sales Data
yes

Related Content

Welcome back , to continue browsing the site, please click here