The Tesla AI team has provided an update on its ongoing projects, with a particular focus on the upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) V13 release. According to the team’s latest announcement, a significant number of Tesla customers can expect to experience FSD V13 by this year’s Thanksgiving holiday.
September Achievements and October Timeline
In early September, the Tesla AI team set ambitious targets, including:
- Release of FSD for the Cybertruck by month’s end
- Implementation of Unpark, Park, and Reverse features in FSD
- FSD V13 release within October 2024
The team successfully completed all its self-imposed September goals, though V13’s release has seen a slight delay based on their recent X post.
October Milestones
Tesla has achieved several significant milestones in October:
- Deployed end-to-end highway FSD to approximately 50,000 customers (v12.5.6.1)
- Released Cybertruck FSD updates
- Successfully unveiled the Cybercab robotaxi at the We, Robot event
V13 Development Status
FSD V13.0 is now scheduled for release to internal customers by the end of this week. While this timeline is slightly later than initially planned, the substantial improvements justify the extended development period.
Key V13 Technical Upgrades
- 36 Hz, full-resolution AI4 video inputs
- Native AI4 inputs and neural network architectures
- 3x model size and context length scaling
- 4.2x data scaling
- 5x training compute scaling (via Cortex training cluster)
Enhanced Features
- Improved reward predictions for collision avoidance and traffic control
- Audio inputs for emergency vehicle detection
- Redesigned controller for smoother operation
- Integrated unpark, reverse, and park capabilities
- Expanded destination options (spot parking, driveway, garage)
- Enhanced camera cleaning and occlusion handling
Upcoming Rollouts
- Full end-to-end highway driving for AI4 users (early next week)
- Improved v12.5.x models for AI3 city driving
- Smart Summon expansion to Europe, China, and other regions
Performance Improvements
Early testing shows a 4x increase in miles between necessary interventions compared to v12.5.4, with additional improvements planned through November point releases.
The Tesla AI team continues to refine these features, with most remaining components independently validated and scheduled for integration throughout November.
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