Four years after its initial launch, the stable version of “Actually Smart Summon” is now available. It is smartphone-only and allows the passenger to command the vehicle to automatically navigate to the destination.
In October of 2019, Tesla introduced the function in beta phase “Smart Summon”, that allowed users to call their vehicle autonomously using a smartphone. As expected from a beta feature, it wasn’t long before the first incidents.
Now, four years later, Tesla releases the stable version of this feature under the name “Actually Smart Summon” (ASS)included in the update 2024.27.20. In addition, this version includes improvements to the Full Self-Driving (FSD) autonomous driving system. Only available in the US.
What is “Actually Smart Summon”
“Actually Smart Summon” is designed for Tesla electric vehicles to automatically navigate to the user’s location, that It is fixed by GPS from the smartphone. The vehicle can move autonomously towards the destination as long as the distance is relatively shortworking only when the car is at about 65 meters from the phone.
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Tesla clarifies that this feature is intended exclusively for use in parking lots and driveways on private property, and its use on public roads is not recommended. For example, if you are in a supermarket and you want the car to pick you up, or if you leave your house and you want the car, parked in the garage, to move to the door, This feature makes such short trips easier.
Activation of “Actually Smart Summon”
To activate ASS, You simply use your smartphone to summon the vehicle.. At that moment, Tesla’s cameras broadcast live to allow the user to monitor the journey.
The function offers two options: The car can head directly to you or you can specify an exact point where it should arrive.
Regulatory Challenges
Implementing “Actually Smart Summon” has not been easy. The feature has faced oversight from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).which examined the possible risks when the beta was launched in 2019. Despite the challenges, the feature has made progress.
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However, ASS is not available in Europeand not for reasons related to Tesla. Although Teslas with Full Self-Driving (FSD) can access the feature in the US, in Europe, Current legislation prevents its use. European regulations prohibit fully autonomous maneuvers initiated by the system, which is essential for the execution of autonomous driving functions. Despite these obstacles, Regulatory developments are expected towards the end of 2024 or early next year.
Source: Ambito
