Tesla is set to roll out new child safety and navigation features, according to coding found in Software Update 2024.32.
Tesla has been known for continuously refining and improving things like navigation in its vehicles, but it is also known for adding small features that improve safety.
A few years ago, Teslarati uncovered a filing that showed the automaker was taking a focus on child detection by filing a wave sensor with the FCC. This feature would help alert drivers that they still have children in the car, which is a major concern, as leaving kids in the car is somehow an issue for some.
CNN reported earlier this year that 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from being left in cars, usually losing their lives to heatstroke.
According to Tesla hacker greentheonly, this is an issue that is going to be offset with a new feature with the 2024.32 Software Update. Owners can now add “smart child seats” in the UI that will alert owners when someone is left in the vehicle:
Other stuff in 2024.32:
“smart child seats” that you can add in UI, it will also alert you when you leave a child behind. ( behind server side switch)
Hands-free frunk and trunk (formerly only trunk)
Philippine support added (for imminent launch?) pic.twitter.com/Nt0xlczenk— green (@greentheonly) September 7, 2024
Additionally, Tesla is adding a new navigation feature that will alert drivers of upcoming hazards. We reported on this several weeks ago, but it looks like the feature is finally getting a wide release:
Nav turn list now includes icons for all the road dangers like police, accidents, speed traps and so on
— green (@greentheonly) September 7, 2024
Although this is a relatively common feature in other navigation suites, Tesla adding it only helps it become more well-rounded.
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