Tesla has introduced an autonomous system that enables newly manufactured vehicles to drive themselves from the factory floor to loading docks without human intervention. The advancement streamlines logistics at its production sites by reducing manual labor and improving efficiency.
A video released by the company showcases the system in action, demonstrating how vehicles navigate factory intersections and park themselves at available loading bays.
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Tesla’s post read, “Teslas now drive themselves from their birthplace at the factory to their designated loading dock lanes without human intervention. One step closer to large-scale unsupervised FSD.”
Teslas now drive themselves from their birthplace at the factory to their designated loading dock lanes without human intervention
One step closer to large-scale unsupervised FSD pic.twitter.com/Aj6dHsLaRO
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) January 29, 2025
The technology, powered by Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, allows cars to assess space availability and reroute to an adjacent bay if necessary. The system relies on Tesla’s computer vision and onboard AI hardware to prevent collisions and ensure smooth navigation.
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Tesla has not disclosed the full scope of the rollout, but the system is expected to be deployed at U.S. facilities first. While FSD still requires human supervision on public roads, Tesla is leveraging its own property as a controlled environment to advance its autonomous driving capabilities.
Starting with the ~1.2 mile route at the Fremont factory pic.twitter.com/avgSpBxb4j
— Tesla AI (@Tesla_AI) January 29, 2025