Tesla Autopilot Bypass: Chinese drivers have come up with a great trick to dodge Tesla’s high-tech AI. There people are fitting the doll’s head in the car in such a way that the car’s security system understands that the driver’s attention is on the road and the driver is active. With its help, people are carelessly traveling long distances on autopilot.
In fact, some drivers have been seen placing the head of a plastic doll near the review mirror of the car. Due to this, such small idols are being sold indiscriminately on online marketplaces in China. These fake heads fit in front of Tesla’s cabin camera in such a way that the AI thinks the driver’s attention is on the road. After this, Tesla’s safety system stops showing warnings about distraction.
How did the Chinese trick Tesla’s AI?
Chinese drivers have come up with a very cheap trick to dodge Tesla’s AI. Doll heads are available in the online market for $10-50. Tesla’s in-cabin camera checks the driver’s head position and eye movements.
By adjusting the doll’s head in front of the camera, the system mistakes it for a living and alert driver. Social media has been flooded with videos showing people using doll heads of popular celebrities to trick the AI of Tesla cars. After this, drivers are shown traveling long distances without paying much attention to driving.
Why is driver monitoring important in Tesla?
Driver monitoring is very important in Tesla. Actually, features like autopilot and full self-driving are available in Tesla vehicles, but no matter how advanced these vehicles are, while using these features, it is important that the driver also remains alert and can take control of the vehicle himself in case of any technical glitch.
If Tesla’s safety systems detect that the driver is not active while driving, they block access to its advanced features. According to reports, experts have warned many times that bypassing the security system greatly increases the risk of accidents. In fact, when the vehicle faces a situation which it cannot handle on its own, then it is very important for the driver to be active in taking control into his own hands.
How will Tesla control Jugaad?
There is currently no comment from Tesla on the cases of doll heads crossing its AI system. It remains to be seen whether Tesla can stop this method from working through any OTA update or not? Experts believe that this situation is a big challenge for the automobile industry.
About the authorgrand bhardwajBhavya Bhardwaj is an experienced journalist from the world of tech and gadgets and is currently associated with Times.com as a Digital Content Producer. Active in the field of journalism for the last 11 years, Bhavya has closely observed and covered the changing landscape of technology, gadgets and consumer electronics. While working in reputed organizations like Zee News (DNA), India News, UC News, Oppo India and ByteDance (TikTok), he has brought technology to common users in Hindi language. He has improved his understanding of technical intricacies and users by working for global tech companies like Google and WhatsApp (Meta). As a tech journalist, Bhavya specializes in reviews of new gadgets, launch events and changes happening in the world of AI. Bhavya believes in reading and understanding about AI and using it to deliver useful things to people. Also, he not only keeps a keen eye on the latest smartphones, but he also examines audio devices and wearables in depth. Bhavya’s skill is to convey complex technical information to the readers in simple and colloquial language, so that even common readers can easily understand the new technology. Bhavya also has expertise in conveying useful tips and tricks to people in simple language using different technologies. Bhavya Bhardwaj graduated in Mass Media and Creative Writing from Jamia Millia Islamia University. He holds a Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) degree from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar. His educational background gives him the strength to present technical news in a factual and creative manner. He doesn’t judge technology just on the basis of specifications, but looks at it from the perspective of what kind of experience a user will get with it. He believes that the real purpose of technology is to make life simpler and this thinking is also reflected in the way he describes technology.… read more
