Definition
Self-driving technology refers to autonomous vehicle systems that can operate without human driver input. Tesla’s self-driving efforts include Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities.
Tesla’s Approach
- FSD v13: Camera-only stack deployed in Miami robotaxi July 2026; no LiDAR (2026-07-06-tesla-robotaxi-miami-techtimes)
- NHTSA engineering analysis (March 2026) on degraded visibility performance
- Cybercab: Robotaxi service expanding; FSD v15 rewrite awaited for scaling
Industry Context
- Major tech companies investing in autonomous vehicles
- Regulatory frameworks evolving
- Safety remains primary concern
- Robotaxi services beginning to launch in select cities