Tesla, the EV giant wants to test its 'Autopilot' system and is hiring drivers in Delhi and Mumbai.
The Times Of India reported that the drivers will be 'Prototype Vehicle Operators' responsible for gathering data by driving engineering vehicles through real-world Indian conditions.
Tesla anticipates its entry into the Indian market and as a part of its preparation, the EV giant is hiring drivers.
For adapting Tesla's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features, this role is essential to the complexities of local traffic.
The job posting requires:
Driving engineering vehicles 5-8 hours daily
Operating audio and video recording equipment
Analysing the quality of data collected
Offering feedback for process improvements
According to Times Of India, the drivers are required to be skilled and they should be able to handle long hours behind the wheel in urban environments. Through Tesla's advanced sensor suite, the drivers will be responsible for collecting data. It includes external cameras and computer vision systems.
ADAS and autonomous driving technologies should be a familiar feat for drivers and they must thrive in fast-paced, high-performance work settings.
Tesla's Autopilot is an advanced driver assistance system designed to enhance safety and convenience. Lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and traffic-aware lane changes are several functions that are automated. The more advanced Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability which is currently available under supervision, allows Tesla vehicles to navigate complex road environments. It includes intersections and turns. However, driver monitoring is still required, says TOI report.
Tesla Vision is an AI-powered, camera-based system that eradicates radar dependency. All Tesla vehicles for the North American market are built with this radar-eliminating dependency. The system is going to be tested and adapted to suit Indian roads.
Tesla aims to train and fine-tune its machine learning algorithms by testing on Indian roads and recognizing local driving patterns and obstacles. This is something that simulations or foreign data sets cannot replicate effectively.
Hiring local drivers and testing vehicles in India shows that Tesla is not only committed to launching its vehicles but is also focused on adapting them to the realities of Indian driving. It offers a more localised version of its driving technology.
