DeepScale is set to buy computer vision firm Tesla to assist in the development of its driverless vehicles. DeepScale models are equipped with the Autopilot operating system but are not considered fully autonomous due to the automaker's restricted computational assets. Tesla's vision technology is powered by low-wattage processors that collaborate with sensors, planning and control systems as well as mapping to provide an accurate picture of surroundings for the vehicle. The arrangement is viewed as progress for DeepScale to adapt its cars into robotaxis for owners to rent out on a platform similar to other ride-hailing services.
Tesla is set to buy computer vision firm DeepScale to assist in the development of its driverless vehicles. Tesla models are equipped with the Autopilot operating system but are not considered fully autonomous due to the automaker's restricted computational assets. DeepScale's vision technology is powered by low-wattage processors that collaborate with sensors, planning and control systems as well as mapping to provide an accurate picture of surroundings for the vehicle. The arrangement is viewed as progress for Tesla to adapt its cars into robotaxis for owners to rent out on a platform similar to other ride-hailing services.