09.04.23 | Software release

The latest software release has rolled out to the driverless fleet, containing improvements in these areas:

• Shipped multiple improvements as part of TSEL v21:

• Increased politeness around pedestrians by giving them more space

• Further increased politeness around cyclists when overtaking

• Improved braking smoothness when stopping at red lights

• Improved comfort during lane changes with vehicles in adjacent lanes

• Opened up more driving lanes in SF and reduced walking distance at pick-up and drop-off by 15%.

• Shipped LPC v13 that further expands  the AV's ability to handle steep roads.

• Shipped TREX v6 which reduces temporary trip interruptions through enhanced advisor capabilities in dense traffic. Also improves turns and lane changes resulting in smoother driving.

• Increased precaution toward emergency vehicles.

• Improved navigation around small debris, leading to smoother handling.

• Improved detection and response to large pot holes.

• Expanded ability to resolve trip interruptions. 

• Improved ability to reroute and avoid blockages, reducing unnecessary trip interruptions. 

• Improved stopping smoothness for certain diagnostic warnings. 

• Expanded automation within our launch facilities to utilize even more parking stalls.

Statistics measuring the percentage of improvement are based on internal benchmarks and metrics.