Tesla has quietly introduced a significant advancement in its autonomous driving capabilities, deploying what it now calls “FSD Unsupervised” within its Giga Texas factory grounds. In a series of three videos shared on social media, Tesla AI demonstrated how vehicles are now autonomously navigating from production lines to logistics parking areas without human drivers.
The footage shows new Model Y vehicles traveling 1.4 miles through complex factory environments shared with pedestrians, other vehicles, semi-trucks, and construction equipment. Additionally, Cybertrucks were captured navigating a 0.6-mile route that includes passing beneath a major highway and climbing a steep 17% grade.
What makes this development particularly noteworthy is Tesla’s deliberate use of the term “FSD Unsupervised.” Since these operations take place entirely within Tesla’s private Giga Texas factory premises, they aren’t subject to the same regulatory requirements that would apply on public roads.
According to Tesla AI, “Over 50,000 driverless miles have been accrued between California and Texas factories so far,” suggesting this program has been running longer than publicly known.
Most manufacturers would typically handle such operations using high-definition maps and predetermined routes—a relatively straightforward approach given the confined nature of factory grounds. Tesla’s implementation suggests something more ambitious.
By leveraging its FSD technology instead of conventional automation solutions, Tesla achieves two objectives: eliminating the need for human drivers in this specific workflow while simultaneously demonstrating its autonomous driving capabilities in a controlled environment.
Tesla’s reference to “unsupervised FSD” appears strategically timed, potentially hinting at technical foundations for the upcoming Cybercab Robotaxi pilot scheduled to begin in June. Meanwhile, many Tesla watchers have noted that development of FSD v13 for North American consumer vehicles has slowed considerably, leading to speculation that Tesla’s AI team has pivoted to focus on preparing this unsupervised version.
Giga Texas implementation may serve as a proving ground for technologies destined for wider deployment, allowing Tesla to refine its systems in a controlled setting before expanding to more complex environments.
The company’s approach to factory transport might just be the first step in Tesla’s broader unsupervised driving strategy.
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