Lin Bin, co-founder of Xiaomi, tested Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) software V12 in the United States. He shared his experience on Chinese social media platform Weibo, expressing his amazement at how the driving felt similar to that of a human driver. This week, Lin Bin posted a picture of a white Model Y, stating that he had acquired the vehicle and was excited to test out the FSD software himself.
During his demo drive, Lin Bin described the experience as very human-like. He detailed the route taken, from the parking lot to the highway, merging into traffic, and navigating through the city back to the starting point. He highlighted that the software did not rely on high-precision maps or LIDAR technology, but instead was based on pure visual modeling.
The version 12 of the FSD software is said to be ready for supervised use in left-hand drive countries, with right-hand drive countries expected to follow suit later on. Lin Bin expressed his anticipation for testing the software in more crowded areas, impressed by the capabilities he witnessed during his initial drive.
Lin Bin has recently been involved in Xiaomi’s launch of its first electric vehicle model and has also expressed interest in developing smart cars with autonomous driving technology. Other industry leaders like Xpeng CEO have acknowledged Tesla’s advancements in assisted driving technology and predict a focus on smart cars in the upcoming decade. In China, Tesla has introduced its Enhanced Autopilot subscription service and Elon Musk has hinted at offering full self-driving capabilities soon. The increasing focus on advanced autonomous driving technologies indicates a shift towards smarter and safer vehicles in the automotive industry.
In summary, Lin Bin tested Tesla’s FSD software V12 and was impressed by how it felt like human driving. He shared his experience on Weibo and expressed anticipation for testing it further in more crowded areas. Lin Bin also recently launched Xiaomi’s first electric vehicle model and expressed interest in developing smart cars with autonomous driving technology. Other industry leaders have acknowledged Tesla’s advancements in assisted driving technology and predicted a focus on smart cars in
