Footage recorded in the US demonstrates the advancement of autonomous driving technology. A Tesla, in Autopilot mode, successfully maneuvered itself to avoid a landing aircraft approaching dangerously close. This incident was captured second by second by the vehicle’s camera.
How did the Tesla autonomous maneuvering system work?
According to footage shared on social media, the incident occurred on a road near a small airport. While the vehicle was operating in autonomous driving mode, a private aircraft unexpectedly descended as it was landing on the runway. The aircraft’s path was directly intersecting with the Tesla’s path.
The Tesla’s advanced sensors and cameras detected the rapidly approaching aircraft as an obstacle. The system made a decision within seconds, without requiring driver intervention. The vehicle braked suddenly and in a controlled manner to avoid a collision.
Thanks to this sudden braking, the Tesla managed to stop just below the aircraft’s wing. The aircraft completed its descent just a few meters above the aircraft. The driver, while shocked by the incident, stated that the Autopilot system’s rapid response prevented a potential disaster.
This incident has once again highlighted the effectiveness of Tesla’s autonomous driving systems in unexpected scenarios, known as “edge cases.” While many users praised the system, some experts emphasized that such technologies are still not 100% reliable and that driver attention is essential.
