Tesla recently tested its latest driverless feature, called “Actually Smart Summon” (ASS), by having a Model 3 navigate a Costco parking lot—all without anyone in the driver’s seat.
The demo, viewed from a drone above and from a camera view inside the Model 3, shows how ASS works by allowing the Tesla to drive itself to a spot or come to its owner, managed through the Tesla app.
ASS is part of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, designed specifically for parking lots and driveways. With ASS, you can:
Users are still responsible for monitoring the car through a live feed on the app, and they can stop the vehicle at any time by releasing the button.
In addition to ASS, Tesla offers “Dumb Summon,” which lets you move the car forward or backward with simple controls. Both ASS and Dumb Summon are built for low-speed areas, like parking lots, and should only be used with careful supervision.
Features and Upcoming Updates
Tesla recently improved ASS with camera adjustments and collision detection. Future updates will add garage integration and simplify controls to allow usage without holding the button continuously.
For now, though, Tesla’s ASS test in the Costco parking lot hints at a future where your car can pick you up—or head to a spot—all on its own. That is part of Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab and Robotaxi service. Check out the YouTube Short below:
