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    Home / News / Auto News / Tesla was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode when it killed motorcyclist
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    Tesla was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode when it killed motorcyclist
    The incident occurred in April, marking at least the second fatality linked to Tesla's FSD tech

    Tesla was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode when it killed motorcyclist

    By Akash Pandey
    Aug 01, 2024
    03:30 pm

    What's the story

    A Tesla Model S car operating in "Full Self-Driving" mode was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Seattle-based motorcyclist, according to the local police.

    The incident occurred in April, marking at least the second fatality linked to Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology.

    The 56-year-old man behind the wheel of the Tesla has been taken into custody on suspicion of vehicular homicide after admitting to using his cell phone during the crash.

    Investigation

    NHTSA investigates Tesla's FSD technology

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported one other fatal accident involving a Tesla vehicle using FSD software between August 2022 and August 2023.

    In response to the recent incident, the NHTSA stated that it "is aware of this crash and is gathering information from local law enforcement and Tesla."

    The investigation into this case is ongoing.

    Tech flaws

    Experts highlight limitations in Tesla's FSD technology

    Experts have pointed out potential flaws in Tesla's technology, which relies on cameras and artificial intelligence (AI).

    Guidehouse Insights analyst Sam Abuelsamid has warned that "there are so many things that can go wrong" with the FSD system.

    He further explained that the camera-only system could inaccurately measure distances to objects, posing significant safety risks.

    Data hurdles

    Real-world data collection challenges for self-driving tech

    Raj Rajkumar, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, also highlighted the difficulties faced by such technology.

    He said, "It is extremely challenging to collect and curate data from all sorts of real-world elements such as motorcycles and bicycles in the broad range of possible weather, lightning, road and traffic conditions."

    This underscores the complexity of developing reliable self-driving systems.

    Information

    Musk's vision for self-driving cars amid scrutiny

    Tesla's self-driving technology continues to face regulatory and legal challenges. Despite the ongoing investigation and criticism, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed confidence in achieving full self-driving capability next year, envisioning a future where cars will function like "tiny mobile lounges."

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