FYI: Tesla is gearing up to release its highly anticipated "Actually Smart Summon" (ASS) feature, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of self-driving technology.
Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon Nears Release
Tesla enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the release of an enhanced self-driving feature known as Actually Smart Summon (ASS), and it appears the wait is almost over. According to insiders who have decompiled Tesla’s upcoming app update, the new feature could soon make its debut as a beta release in the Tesla app.
What is Tesla Summon?
The Tesla Summon feature, originally launched several years ago, allows owners to literally "summon" their vehicle to their location. Imagine standing outside a grocery store and having your parked car autonomously navigate to pick you up. This feature not only brings your car to you but also has the potential to park itself after drop-off.
From Vision to Reality
While the Original Summon showed promise, it required significant upgrades as Tesla transitioned to a Vision-Only approach. The goal is for Summon to completely navigate parking lots, from parking to picking up the owner, relying solely on vision-based technology.
Major Overhaul and Closer Launch
According to Tesla App Updates, Summon is receiving its final tweaks and could soon appear as a beta feature in the app:
I see no more debugging strings being added, so that’s good. Still seems like this is going to come out and be BETA, but could be wrong on that.
– New account documents that will show up in the app like FSD, and Premium Connectivity
App Build time: Mon Aug 26 2024 20:06:33 EST
— Tesla App Updates (iOS) (@Tesla_App_iOS) August 29, 2024Elon Musk and FSD Version 12.5
Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned that the new ASS feature would be bundled with Full Self-Driving version 12.5:
Tesla Actual Smart Summon set for release with FSD 12.5.x: MuskMusk had hinted at an August release, but with the month ending, it appears early September is the likely launch window. While Tesla has often missed its marked release timelines, the excitement among Tesla owners is palpable.
Anticipated Release
If all goes according to plan, Tesla owners could be experiencing the improved Summon feature within the next few weeks, marking another leap in the advancement of self-driving technology.
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