Tesla has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the expansion of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system into Japan. Public road testing has officially begun in the country, marking a significant milestone in the global rollout of Tesla’s advanced driver assistance technology.
According to a post on X by Tesla Japan, the full-scale testing of FSD (Supervised) is now underway. The domestic release of the system will depend on the development progress and regulatory approvals from authorities in Japan. A video showcasing the system in action was also shared in the post, giving a glimpse of the technology’s capabilities.
Japan now joins a list of countries where FSD (Supervised) has been cleared for use, including Australia, where it was recently approved for launch. Other regions where the system is already in operation include the U.S., Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the U.K., Germany, France, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
As of August 2024, Tesla’s global fleet has collectively logged over 1.6 billion miles on FSD (Supervised). This data is crucial for refining the system, as each mile helps train the underlying AI to handle complex road scenarios more effectively.
The expansion into Japan comes as Tesla continues to expand its Robotaxi service, powered by a private build of FSD. The company is also gearing up for the launch of FSD version 14, described by Elon Musk as one of the biggest updates in the system’s history. This update is expected to bring significant improvements in autonomy, safety, and overall driving performance.
With testing now underway in Japan, Tesla is making steady progress towards consumer adoption of FSD (Supervised) and its broader Robotaxi ambitions. Local drivers will have to wait for regulators and Tesla’s engineers to give the green light for a domestic release, but the future looks promising for the expansion of Tesla’s advanced driver assistance technology.