Tesla’s Cybertruck, often touted as a futuristic marvel, is missing one of the most talked-about features: full autonomy. As a supporter of driverless innovation for years now, Musk imagined the Cybertruck as a pioneering vehicle. In addition to that crucial product release anniversary mark nearly ten months later, key capabilities like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) have not been introduced.
Since its unveiling, Cybertruck’s tech advancements and shortcomings have attracted attention. Despite Tesla offering various updates, key features remain absent, leading to doubts since other Tesla vehicles already support these features.
The Cybertruck is becoming more popular despite FSD delays
Enthusiasts and Tesla users were informed that FSD would be available in version 12.5 of the Cybertruck. Ac by July According to Tesla’s AI group, the rollout of FSD was expected in September, with promises lasting until September 23. At the end of this month, there remains no indication of the software’s arrival.
Instead, Cybertruck owners only recently got a smaller feature: The truck can autonomously park itself with a driver’s guidance. While laudable as a supplement, this does not appease the hopes of users keen on FSD, given that similar Tesla vehicles house Autopilot. Some people experience an upsurge in irritation with the prolonged wait.
Here's a Cybertruck Autopark on the latest 2024.32.5.3 update.
I've used it a few times now and the two issues I talked about before seem to be fixed – parking is centered, and it's not pulled too far forward at the end. pic.twitter.com/cujcKO1hXV
— Dirty Tesla (@DirtyTesLa) September 22, 2024
According to reports by S&P Global Mobility, Tesla sold 5,000+ Cybertrucks in July, surpassing sales of the Ford Mustang Mach-E despite the tech delays. According to S&P Global Mobility, Cybertrucks are among the top 10 best-selling electric vehicles in the U.S. While numerous vital features are unavailable, Cybertruck continues to draw much visible interest.
With this achievement in tow comes extra pressure for Tesla to uphold its FSD assurances. Numerous Cybertruck drivers are looking forward to the software update promised for now. In Los Angeles, a user expressed frustration about the delay and remarked that it is innovative technology. Before implementing this system on huge machinery, it should undergo careful testing. Though he grasps the issues at hand, he’s still bothered by the lack of Autopilot in the Cybertruck, which is present in every other Tesla option.
FSD faces unique challenges
Transforming the FSD into a workable system for the Cybertruck is not just a case of replicating software from other Tesla vehicles. The truck’s innovative design and stainless steel body introduce exclusive hurdles that Tesla’s other cars do not face. Dramatically different sensor arrangements make developing software for the Cybertruck essential.
Though technology hurdles held up the release, other car makers are moving forward with their autonomous innovations. Mainstream automakers have incorporated lane-centering innovations in their new cars, like the Autopilot system seen in Tesla’s vehicles. The delay is unmistakable since the basic Autopilot for the Cybertruck hasn’t arrived on schedule.
Due to popular demand, Tesla AI team release roadmap:
September 2024
– v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions
– v12.5.2 on AI3 computer (unified models for AI3 and AI4)
– Actually Smart Summon
– Cybertruck Autopark 📐
– Eye-tracking with sunglasses 🕶️
-…— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) September 5, 2024
All eyes are now on Tesla’s upcoming “We, Robot” event on October 10 in Los Angeles. Tesla plans to present the event as a powerful demonstration of its autonomous goals. With version 12.5 still unofficially available, many believe the event will present a better understanding of the much-hyped feature and may even feature FSD in use with the Cybertruck.
Morgan Stanley doubts the event’s capacity to align with investor hopes. There is hope that Tesla will reveal its long-term plans for the robot axis, potentially unveiling a concept vehicle like a “Cybercab.” The response from the larger market is still unknown.
Image credits: Tesla
