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bwilson4web · 06-08-2019, 01:09 AM

BASIC AUTOPILOT

Originally costing $3k with dynamic cruise control, it is now standard with an increase in base price. There is an advanced version called "Navigate on Autopilot" (NoA) but this was offered for $10k on top of the $3k. Actually NoA remains a work in progress with a promised faster processor and improved software in the future.

AutoPilot senses the lane lines or the curb/pavement edge and steers between them. However, it reliably detects and steers within ~40 yards in front. This leads to steering delays which takes getting used to. It has been described as riding with a 'nervous student driver'.

Bad lane markers at angled intersections can lead auto steering to try and drive into approaching traffic ... not good.
Going from one lane into two, the car vacillates between the two, again another time to take manual control.
Going from two lanes into one, the car detects the initial, wider lane and steers to the center, not abrupt but predictable. It won't drive into other traffic.
Mississippi cross roads have a curved intersection that with a dashed straight line works fine. But if the dashed line is missing, the car tried to split the difference and drive for the opposite ditch.
Surveys show ~80% use AutoPilot regularly and ~20% don't.

Returning to Huntsville after 10 days of poor sleep and a missing CPAP (sleep apnea treatment,) I suffered five, micro-sleep events along a barren road about an hour after dawn. Autopilot kept the car in its lane with dynamic cruise control maintaining speed and safe distance from other traffic. Once we got to Decatur, I took a biology, coffee, and stretch break before driving home. Basic AutoPilot is the next generation, safety system far more advanced than TSS-P.

Bob Wilson

06-08-2019, 01:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
bwilson4web Engineering first Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 843 17 i3-REx - '14 BMW i3-REx Last 3: 45.67 mpg (US) Blue Bob's - '19 Tesla Std Rng Plus Thanks: 94 Thanked 248 Times in 157 Posts	BASIC AUTOPILOT Originally costing $3k with dynamic cruise control, it is now standard with an increase in base price. There is an advanced version called "Navigate on Autopilot" (NoA) but this was offered for $10k on top of the $3k. Actually NoA remains a work in progress with a promised faster processor and improved software in the future. AutoPilot senses the lane lines or the curb/pavement edge and steers between them. However, it reliably detects and steers within ~40 yards in front. This leads to steering delays which takes getting used to. It has been described as riding with a 'nervous student driver'. Bad lane markers at angled intersections can lead auto steering to try and drive into approaching traffic ... not good. Going from one lane into two, the car vacillates between the two, again another time to take manual control. Going from two lanes into one, the car detects the initial, wider lane and steers to the center, not abrupt but predictable. It won't drive into other traffic. Mississippi cross roads have a curved intersection that with a dashed straight line works fine. But if the dashed line is missing, the car tried to split the difference and drive for the opposite ditch. Surveys show ~80% use AutoPilot regularly and ~20% don't. Returning to Huntsville after 10 days of poor sleep and a missing CPAP (sleep apnea treatment,) I suffered five, micro-sleep events along a barren road about an hour after dawn. Autopilot kept the car in its lane with dynamic cruise control maintaining speed and safe distance from other traffic. Once we got to Decatur, I took a biology, coffee, and stretch break before driving home. Basic AutoPilot is the next generation, safety system far more advanced than TSS-P. Bob Wilson __________________ 2019 Tesla Model 3 Std. Range Plus - 215 mi EV 2017 BMW i3-REx - 106 mi EV, 88 mi mid-grade Retired engineer, Huntsville, AL Last edited by bwilson4web; 06-08-2019 at 01:16 AM..