Comma’s open source Openpilot model is an aftermarket brain for modern vehicles. It is designed to bridge the gap between standard consumer cars and high level autonomy. It boasts 300 million miles of on road driving, 20000+ active users and 1000+ Github contributions.

The system acts as a sophisticated upgrade to traditional Driver Assistance Systems(ADAS). It manages longitudinal and lateral navigation, specifically acceleration, braking and steering. It eases the workload of driving a car manually by providing a system that is more chill.

Openpilot’s state of the art technology can be attributed to its reliance on machine learning. Unlike basic lane-keeping driving technology that struggles with visual inconsistencies, Openpilot uses a neural network trained on millions of miles of real world driving data. This allows it to navigate complex environments, such as roads with faded markings or complex international traffic patterns. Openpilot surpasses standard factory-installed software. It interfaces directly with the car’s Controller Area Network(CAN), hijacking the same commands that powers the vehicle for steering and braking.

Safety and community are the 2 attributes of Openpilot. To prevent overreliance on the AI, a robust driver-monitoring system tracks driver movements, ensuring that they are always ready to intervene in the event of a safety lapse. Openpilot is open source, its code is hosted on Github and developed by Comma alongside a global community. It evolves much faster than traditional automotive software. The open source nature encourages bug fixes, new feature pull requests and the expansion of vehicle compatibility. Openpilot works on 325+ car models of Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, and many other brands. Simply plug and play and your vehicle now becomes autonomous. Sweet. It retails at only $999 USD.