Tesla has resolved a persistent bug in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) visualization system. The surrounding cars on the screen would “jitter” or leap across the lanes rather than go smoothly due to this problem, which had existed for more than four years. Experts and Tesla devotees have already taken notice of the update. The way surrounding vehicles were shown on the FSD screen was the main source of the problem. It seemed the automobiles were jittering or jumping rather than driving by smoothly. This caused visual distraction, particularly for users of the FSD feature frequently.
However, the problem remains an obvious weakness in the way the system displays images although users may have become accustomed to it over time. Many had been indifferent to the issue since they had grown accustomed to it.
The Significance of the Fix
The problem fix for FSD v12.5.6 was not included in Tesla’s release notes for the most recent 2024.32.30 software upgrade. But Tesla owners noticed the change right away. Well-known FSD testers, such as @AIDRIVR, published their results on X, showcasing more fluid automobile renderings.
Elluswamy did not provide details about the bug’s cause or how it was fixed, although it is more likely that the fix improves user experience than it has an immediate effect on FSD performance. A more seamless display gives the user greater faith in the system.
Limited to HW4/AI4 Cars for Now
Right now, only HW4/AI4 vehicles equipped with Tesla’s most recent hardware have received this upgrade. It is unknown if the repair would work with older hardware versions with Intel MCUs, such as HW3/AI3. Tesla has not yet stated if these vehicles will receive the same seamless visual update. But eventually, Tesla will likely apply this patch to all vehicles that meet the requirements.
Tesla’s Efforts to Boost FSD Adoption
Tesla has also unveiled a fresh 0% financing deal in the US but with a catch. Buyers must additionally purchase Tesla’s $8,000 Full Self-Driving package to be eligible for the subsidized rate. The adoption rate of FSD, which is still lower than anticipated, appears to be the goal of this strategy.
Contrary to CEO Elon Musk’s earlier assertion, the truth is that FSD will not cause Tesla automobiles to become “appreciating assets.” Tesla recently reduced the price of FSD to $8,000 even though it had previously reached $15,000, which decreased the value of the vehicle.
Although it may not seem like a big step forward for autonomous driving, fixing the visualization error would improve the user experience greatly. Enhancing the general slickness of the FSD display helps Tesla gain customers’ trust and confidence. Little but significant improvements like these open the door to completely autonomous driving systems as Tesla continues to hone its autonomous driving technologies.
