Driverless Tesla Model 3 negotiates parking lot
A Tesla Model 3 was f ilmed driving on wrong side of the road, with no one behind the wheel, in a Richmond, British Colombia, shopping centre parking lot. The Tesla was understood to have been 'summoned' via a mobile app by the owner up to 200 feet away. The video prompted convroversy, autonomous operation of vehicles is not permitted in British Colombia. First introduced in 2019, Smart Summons has been on the receiving end of complaints by owners and pedestrians about near crashes , confused cars and bumper damage . Tesla CEO Elon Musk had described Smart Summon as 'probably our most viral feature ever.' System 🤖 Tesla Autopilot, Full-self Driving Operator: Developer: Tesla Country: Canada Sector: Automotive Purpose: Summon car Technology: Driver assistance system Issue: Accuracy/reliability; Safety
- Date it happened
- 2019-11-01
- Product, system or model
- Smart Summon
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