Comma
An open-source driver-assistance solution provider best known for the openpilot open-source autonomous driving software. The company also offers companion hardware devices that enable advanced driver-assistance features—including lane keeping and adaptive cruise control—on a range of production vehicle models.
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Comma is facing a regulatory investigation involving two fatal traffic accidents.
In some accident scenarios under investigation, drivers were using forked versions of Comma's software rather than the officially released version.
Comma is known for its openpilot open-source autonomous driving software, which allows users to implement advanced driver assistance functions such as lane keeping and adaptive cruise control on multiple production vehicle models through its hardware products.
Using openpilot requires purchasing Comma's dedicated hardware device (such as the comma 3X) and installing it in the vehicle.
Forked versions are typically distributed through community forums and GitHub, and Comma officially can neither authorize them nor effectively constrain them.
NHTSA's regulatory framework was originally designed for traditional automakers, and its applicable boundaries remain legally ambiguous for non-vehicle manufacturers like Comma, which operates a software-plus-hardware ecosystem model.
The focus of this investigation is very likely concentrated on the hands-off driving feature.
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Comma is known for its openpilot open-source autonomous driving software, which allows users to implement advanced driver assistance functions such as lane keeping and adaptive cruise control on multiple production vehicle models through its hardware products.
50%UnverifiedUsing openpilot requires purchasing Comma's dedicated hardware device (such as the comma 3X) and installing it in the vehicle.
50%UnverifiedForked versions are typically distributed through community forums and GitHub, and Comma officially can neither authorize them nor effectively constrain them.
50%UnverifiedNHTSA's regulatory framework was originally designed for traditional automakers, and its applicable boundaries remain legally ambiguous for non-vehicle manufacturers like Comma, which operates a software-plus-hardware ecosystem model.
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