Tesla leverages massive real-world driving data from its fleet and advanced AI models to develop and continuously improve autonomous driving features. Using a vision-based system with multiple cameras, Tesla’s AI interprets complex road environments in real time, employing reinforcement learning and simulation to enhance decision-making. Tesla also developed proprietary AI chips to power neural networks, enabling faster, safer, and more reliable Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities.
Traditional rule-based autonomous systems lacked adaptability and scalability; manual driving is error-prone
AI-driven neural networks trained on vast fleet data; vision-based perception; reinforcement learning; custom AI chips; simulation environments; OTA software updates