Navigating Safety in Tesla’s Autopilot: Analyzing Risks, Performance, and Future Directions

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jiem.202403405

Author(s)

Mingjun Tang

Affiliation(s)

High Bluff Academy, San Diego, 92130 USA

Abstract

This research review examines the safety performance and implementation of Tesla's Autopilot technology, analyzing its technical framework, evolutionary development, and real-world effectiveness. Through comprehensive analysis of accident data, safety reports, and regulatory assessments, this study evaluates Autopilot's capabilities in collision prevention, driver error mitigation, and navigation of complex traffic scenarios. The research concludes by identifying critical areas for future development to enhance the safe integration of autonomous driving technologies, considering their implications for public confidence and regulatory compliance.

Keywords

Tesla; Autopilot; Safety Driving; Car Accident

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