Tesla is set to buy computer vision firm ##ware 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 vehicle 's restricted computational capabilities . DeepScale 's vision technology is augmented 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 beneficial for Tesla to adapt its cars into robotaxis for customers to rent out on a scale 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.