Tesla updated software for the Model S by integrating a nearly full automatic driving mechanism. The beta software is not perfect, highlighting the need to regulate this aspect.
It will take probably many years before we see on the roads vehicles autonomous driving because their manufacturers will have to prove their effectiveness passing rigorous tests that demonstrate the full adherence to specific government standards for road safety.
Tesla Motors has meanwhile made available software updates and built-in Model S automatic features that let you stay in lane, change lanes when you put the arrow, adjust the speed through the active cruise control adapted to traffic. Feature (still in beta) allows the digital control engine, brakes and steering, helping to avoid front and side impacts, as well as prevent the car from going astray. The Model S can also look for parking alone, warning when it finds one and parking automatically when you want the owner.
The US government bodies in charge of regulating the auto industry is faced with new problems with software for the management of vehicles, such as the one recently released by Tesla with an update; the producers have the opportunity to provide updates and bug fix remotely, but all this raises questions about their actual reliability, security and the ability of historical bureaucratic organizations to keep pace with innovation in the automotive industry.
Of these issues we talk in the US after the owner of a Model S has posted on YouTube a video showing the capabilities of the autopilot, while performing so irresponsible and foolish driving a Tesla, such as reading the newspaper . The road on which he was shot the video did not show any major problems but the driver ignored the specific instructions of Tesla currently advised to stay always with his hands still on the steering wheel even with the help function automatically activates. Other footage showed that the Model S will react in some cases still so unpredictable when the function is activated, in particular to the presence of traffic or when approaching other cars.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, insists that it is still in testing functionality and They assume that the driver will behave responsibly, taking care and keeping hands on the wheel. Musk does know that after watching video will be integrated further constraints in activating the function, minimizing the risks related to people that they go to do a liver absurd with “Autosteer”.
Jeffrey Miller, professor Associate of engineering practice at the University of Southern California and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers says the software beta Tesla raises many questions for the regulators.
“A beta software typically involves that a company does not release it completely to the public, “said Miller in The Verge; “The issue to people willing to test it with the knowledge that there may be bugs.” The software Tesla bugs, correctable with updates over-the-air programming but that the company may not indicate as “defects” as they are intended to be exploited by people who should always keep your hands on the steering wheel. According to Miller, the authorities should develop safety standards of reference before allowing the use of beta software of this type of car; “Missing four years before seeing these vehicles on the roads, approve laws before that happens.”
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