Tesla FSD update v12.5.4 adds ASS for HW3 cars and enables sunglasses for attention monitoring (Release Notes)

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After a brief pause, Tesla (TSLA) AI software development team has picked up pace once again as new FSD Supervised v12.5 updates have started rolling out since last week.

The wait for Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) Tesla car owners for the Actually Smart Summon (ASS) feature is over. Tesla’s new ASS feature enables the vehicle to reach you in a parking lot or driveway all on its own. HW3 cars lacked this feature but Tesla started rolling it out to those legacy vehicle owners in the FSD v12.5.4 (firmware version 2024.27.25) yesterday (refer to release notes below).

Another big improvement Tesla brought in the FSD v12.5.4 update is the addition of sunglasses to the vision-based attention monitoring system. This means that Tesla drivers can now wear sunglasses while supervising their vehicles during Autopilot FSD (Supervised) drives.

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Video: Tesla ASS (Actually Smart Summon) in action in the Whole Foods parking lot in The Grove, Los Angeles. An early test on FSD update version 12.5.4 (2024.27.25).

Tesla introduced the vision-based monitoring system earlier this year in FSD v12.4. Before the latest FSD v12.5.4 update, this driver monitoring system didn’t allow drivers to wear sunglasses during Autopilot drives and issued a strikeout that led to Autopilot suspension. Now, Tesla owners can wear sunglasses when running their cars on Full Self-Driving (Supervised).

Tesla vehicles have a cabin camera installed just above the rear-view mirror (pic below). This camera uses the automaker’s Tesla Vision technology to monitor the driver’s eyes and face direction to detect the person’s attentiveness while using Autopilot / FSD Supervised.

In the following FSD v12.5.4 Release Notes, Tesla removed the line that mentioned caps and sunglasses. This means the cabin camera’s vision can now monitor driver attentiveness with and without sunglasses.

Tesla FSD v12.4 utilizes the vehicle’s cabin camera (located above the rearview mirror) for vision-based attention monitoring of the driver that removes nags but introduces ‘Strikeouts’ of inattentiveness.
Tesla FSD utilizes the vehicle’s cabin camera (located above the rearview mirror) for vision-based attention monitoring of the driver that removes nags but introduces ‘Strikeouts’ of inattentiveness. Credit: Not A Tesla App website, courtesy of Tesla, Inc. (TSLA).
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Official Release Notes: FSD v12.5.4 (2024.27.25)

Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

Under your supervision, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can drive your Tesla almost anywhere. It will make lane changes, select forks to follow your navigation route, navigate around other vehicles and objects, and make left and right turns. You and anyone you authorize must use additional caution and remain attentive. It does not make your vehicle autonomous. Do not become complacent.

Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is enabled on your vehicle. To use the feature, pull the drive stalk down once. You can disable Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Autopilot Settings.

Vision-Based Attention Monitoring

When Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is enabled, the driver monitoring system primarily relies on the cabin camera to determine driver attentiveness. Cabin camera must have clear visibility (e.g., camera is not occluded, eyes, arms are visible, there is sufficient cabin illumination, and the driver is looking forward at the road). In other circumstances, the driver monitoring system will primarily rely on torque-based (steering wheel) monitoring to detect driver attentiveness.

if the cabin camera detects attentiveness, a warning will appear. The warning can be dismissed by the driver immediately reverting their attention back to the road ahead. Warnings will escalate depending on the nature and frequency of detected inattentiveness, with continuous inattention to a Strikeout.

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ASS (Actually Smart Summon)

Buckle up for the ride of your life, except, surprise! You’re not in the car. ASS (Actually Smart Summon) allows your vehicle to come to you, or head to a spot that you choose, all on its own. It’s like magic, but with more tech and less wand-waving.

Additionally, Dumb Summon allows you to move your Tesla forward or back with simple controls directly in your mobile app.

To use, open your Tesla app, hit the Summon tab, and get a live feed from your car’s cameras to guide your supervision.

  • COME TO ME: Press and hold to have your Tesla come to you.
  • GO TO TARGET: Set where you want your Tesla to go, then press and hold to send it on its merry way.

You can halt your journey anytime by just letting go of the button. See your Owner’s Manual for additional details.

ASS and Dumb Summon should only be used in parking lots or driveways. Keep an eye on your car and its surroundings at all times. Stay vigilant, especially around the fast and the furious (people, bikes, and other cars). You are still responsible for your vehicle, so watch as it drives and stop it if necessary.

Note: ASS requires the Tesla mobile app version 4.37.0 or later.
Coming Soon: Usage without continuous press.

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  1. Before the update, I could get summon to put my car in a tight garage space. Now, it will not go in. The ASS stops half way in and gives a “summon complete” message. I want the old version back. At least that one worked.

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