Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Tesla’s Full Self Driving Rollout with Quinn from Snazzy Labs
Oct 1, 2021
Quinn, a tech YouTuber and car enthusiast from Snazzy Labs, dives into the latest on Tesla's Full Self-Driving beta rollout and shares exciting insights on the Rivian R1T he recently drove. The conversation highlights user frustrations with Tesla's evolving pricing structure and driver safety scores. Additionally, they touch on the unique features of home robotics with Amazon's Astro robot, sparking a light-hearted debate about the future of household AI and electric vehicles, including misconceptions about trucks. It's an engaging and informative discussion!
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Tesla FSD: A History of Unfulfilled Promises
- Marques and Quinn discuss the history of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) package.
- Many paid for FSD years ago but haven't received the promised features, frustrating some who leased and returned Teslas without ever experiencing FSD.
Tesla's FSD Beta Access Hinges on Safety Scores
- Tesla's FSD beta rollout requires drivers to maintain high safety scores for access.
- The scores, assessed by the car's software, consider factors like hard braking, aggressive turning, and following distance.
Minimum Safety Score Threshold for FSD Beta
- Quinn suggests a minimum safety score threshold for FSD beta access.
- He prefers this approach over the current system, which prioritizes perfect scores and could disadvantage early FSD purchasers.