Tesla released an update to Model S with the function of the autopilot

Elon Musk said in his twitter that next Thursday Model S owners will receive updated version 7.0, which will include the important function of the autopilot. For about five days, the update must get all the cars around the world. A little later, a similar function is to receive and SUV Model X, which is now sold in very limited quantities. Upgrading the electric vehicle, as in previous cases, come "over the air» .

Some exciting news this week: Tesla Version 7 software with Autopilot goes to wide release on Thursday! - Elon Musk (elonmusk) 11 October 2015 blockquote>
It should be noted that, although the mask is used the word "autopilot" is actually under this definition, it is necessary to understand only a small part of the functions that would normally mean when we are talking about a truly unmanned vehicles on which works, for example, Google. In the case of Tesla autopilot mode will be switched to the main roads and motorways, with established road signs and where there are no pedestrians. In the context of a complex road the driver will have to manage on their own electric cars. But, as previously noted Musk, during testing it became clear that the trip from Seattle to San Francisco, you can hardly hold the steering wheel.

Interestingly, in early August, Musk said that the engineers left one unresolved problem in the functionality of the autopilot: low contrast of road markings on the gray concrete during sunset. Apparently, the problem was successfully solved:

Final corner case is dealing with low contrast lane markings (faded white on grey concrete) while driving into the sun at dusk- Elon Musk (elonmusk) July 31, 2015 blockquote>
Also features autopilot update will also include functions for controlling the automatic parallel parking. Earlier it was known , the car can be called from the parking lot and park using a smartphone, but with some restrictions.

About two weeks ago in an interview with Elon Musk predicted , that the creation of a truly autonomous vehicles still need about three years. Moreover, considerable time should be spent on the legislative regulation of the issue.

Source: geektimes.ru/post/263832/