Tesla has been quietly engaged on the successor to ‘{Hardware} 3.0,’ the pc that powers the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) options in its autos.
A current leaked paperwork detailing what seems to be Tesla’s ‘{Hardware} 4.0,’ as shared by @ChrisZheng001 on Twitter (by way of TeslaNorth) provides us a greater take a look at what the electrical automotive firm is reportedly engaged on.
The Autopilot HW 4.0 entrance digital camera might be lowered to 2 Cz of the numerous enhance in each pixel density and discipline of view. pic.twitter.com/vYXVYZzSln
— Chris Zheng (@ChrisZheng001) January 13, 2023
The leaked doc means that Tesla is seeking to scale back the variety of entrance cameras on ‘{Hardware} 4-equipped’ autos from three to 2, quoting the upper pixel density and discipline of view (FOV) of the brand new AP4 cameras that Tesla might be utilizing in {Hardware} 4-equipped’ autos to be the distinction maker.
The brand new cameras would reportedly have a 5-megapixel sensor, in distinction to the present 1.2-megapixel cameras. The addition of lesser and higher cameras would improve the capabilities of Tesla Imaginative and prescient, the corporate’s different to radar and ultrasonic sensors, utilized in assisted driving functions.
Aside from the cameras, the leaked doc additionally suggests {that a} new fan might be added to the front-facing cabin digital camera, which might be outfitted with an AP4 sensor.
It’s at the moment unknown when ‘{Hardware} 4’ would make its approach to new Tesla autos, however every time it does, it’s certain to considerably enhance the efficiency and capabilities of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, making the driving expertise extra handy and safer for Tesla drivers.
Supply: @ChrisZheng001 Through: TeslaNorth
