Hugo Fozzati, Chief Business Officer at Tensor, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the company’s groundbreaking announcement regarding the first-ever Level 4 autonomous vehicle available for personal ownership. This innovative vehicle promises fully hands-off driving capabilities and is expected to be on the roads by late next year.
Remy and Hugo delve into the unique aspects of Tensor’s Level 4 vehicle, emphasizing its design and construction from the ground up, which is crucial for scalability and safety. Unlike existing robo-taxis and vehicles that offer only Level 2 assisted driving, Tensor’s offering takes full responsibility when operating in Level 4 mode. Hugo highlights the vehicle’s foldable steering wheel, allowing drivers to take control when they choose, while also providing the convenience of being driven during busy commutes.
The conversation shifts to the impressive technical specifications of the vehicle, which are essential for its performance. Hugo explains the importance of the sensors, noting that Tensor has developed its own LIDAR technology, featuring five LIDARs that ensure zero blind spots around the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with proprietary cameras and a cleaning system for the sensors, ensuring optimal performance at all times. Redundancy is a key focus, with multiple layers of backup for braking, steering, power, sensing, and computing, all powered by the world’s most powerful supercomputer ever installed in a vehicle, capable of 8,000 trillion operations per second.
As they discuss the implications of such advanced technology, Remy raises concerns about privacy and regulatory hurdles. Hugo reassures her that Tensor prioritizes privacy and ownership, having developed the first vehicle with end-to-end encryption for all communications. This means that data remains secure within the vehicle, and the company does not monetize user data, addressing significant concerns in today’s AI-driven world.