Tesla uses neural net to make automated wipers

Posted on Wednesday, January 03 2018 @ 11:16 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Tesla's latest software update introduces a beta version of automatic sensing windshield wipers. While most cars use rain sensors for this feature, Tesla is employing artificial intelligence. The new feature uses a neural net to detect rain using cameras.

“Keep your windshield clear with automatic wipers (Beta)

You can now set your Model S windshield wipers to turn on automatically in wet weather. Tap CONTROLS > Settings > Vehicle. and set AUTOWIPERS (BETA) to ON. Then adjust the sensitivity of the wipers so that they turn on based on how much rain is on your windshield. Want them to turn on intermittently when a medium amount of rain has accumulated? Choose the Auto 1 option on the wiper lever. Or, choose the more sensitive Auto 2 option if you prefer wiping as soon as the vehicle sense even just a light mist or drizzle, such as when driving out of the garage on a foggy morning. To make sure your windshield is clear, the wiping speed automatically adjust based on how much rain accumulates between each wipe.

Here's a video that illustrates the vision rain sensor based automated wipers:

Via: Electrek

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