What’s New in openpilot 0.8? comma ai’s George Hotz Demos the Launch, comma two Black Friday Sale, and New Merch | comma.ai/shop

TL;DR

openpilot 0.8 improves path tracking, detects road edges, and adds cut-in detection for supported cars with longitudinal control, though it does not yet stop at stop signs or make 90-degree turns. The launch also features an $89 hoodie and a comma two Black Friday offer with $100 off plus a limited free comma beanie. Read on for compatibility, capabilities, limitations, and sale details.

Transcript

all right we're live oh no my massages my massage is very relaxing yeah that's good yeah hey hi everybody all right guys it's the moment you've been waiting for for a year this is open pilot 0.8 now you say what's different well where's the stop sign right now look at how the path is going watch what happens when i go the path comes back it doesn't... Read More

Key Insights

• 🛑 Open Pilot 0.8 showcases potential stop sign recognition and enhanced path tracking abilities.
• ✋ The update fixes issues with Model X and Model Lag vehicles and prioritizes Open Pilot as the highest running task on the system's GPU.
• 🎮 The Hyundai Sonata used in the demonstration only allows lateral control, but other cars with longitudinal control will have additional features.
• 🥶 Comma.ai announces a Black Friday sale, offering $100 off and a free beanie with the purchase of a Comma 2 device.
• 👋 The company emphasizes that this is the best time to join the Comma ecosystem and hints at potential price increases in the future.
• 👏 The Open Pilot 0.8 update receives positive feedback, with users praising its performance and cutting detection capabilities.
• 💅 The video showcases the scenic beauty of San Diego as the Open Pilot system smoothly handles various driving scenarios.

Questions & Answers

Q: What’s new in openpilot 0.8?

openpilot 0.8 introduces a new model trained entirely in PyTorch, improved path behavior, road-edge detection, and cut-in detection for supported vehicles with longitudinal control. The update also fixes the remaining Model X and model-lag issues mentioned in the demonstration and gives the model highest priority on the system GPU.

Q: Does openpilot 0.8 stop at stop signs?

No, openpilot 0.8 does not yet stop at stop signs. The demonstration shows the path reacting near a stop sign, which George Hotz describes as an example of the new model’s potential.

Q: Can openpilot 0.8 make left turns or 90-degree turns?

openpilot does not yet support 90-degree turns, although the model appears potentially capable of them. George Hotz says the limitation comes from software torque limits on the cars.

Q: Which cars get cut-in detection with openpilot 0.8?

The Hyundai Sonata in the demonstration has only lateral control, so it cannot showcase cut-in detection. According to the transcript, Honda or Toyota vehicles with longitudinal control will receive that feature when updated to openpilot 0.8.

Q: Does openpilot 0.8 detect road edges?

Yes, the model detects road edges, illustrated by a red line appearing along a wall during the drive. George Hotz says this capability will be important as comma ai moves into mapping and navigation.

Q: When will openpilot 0.8 reach the release channel?

At the time of the demonstration, openpilot 0.8 was in the devel channel. The transcript explains that openpilot releases go through devel before reaching the release channel, but it does not provide a release date.

Q: What is the comma two Black Friday sale?

The Black Friday promotion takes $100 off the purchase of a comma two, with no code required because the discount is marked directly. Purchases made from the announcement through the end of Friday also receive an exclusive comma beanie that is not sold in the shop.

Q: What new comma ai merchandise is shown?

The launch shows a new soft hoodie featuring comma branding on the front and a parody-style design on the back. It is available in the store for $89 at the time discussed.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Open Pilot 0.8 has enhanced path tracking and potential for stop sign recognition, as demonstrated in the video.

• Model X and Model Lag issues have been fixed, with improved performance and priority access to GPUs.

• The Hyundai Sonata used in the demo only allows lateral control, but other cars with longitudinal control will have additional features like cut-in detection with the 0.8 model.