TECH - 'Glad Tesla FSD Was There To Help:' Elon Musk Reacts To Customer's 'Crazy' Story Of How Driver-Assistance Tech Helped Reach Hospital's Emergency Wing In Nick Of Time | Benzinga
Despite widespread skepticism surrounding Tesla‘s full self-driving software (FSD) suite, an anecdote shared by a user highlights why the technology could become an integral component of automobiles in the future.
What Happened: On Wednesday, a user on the X platform, identified as Maxpaul Franklin, recounted a situation where FSD came to his aid during a challenging scenario. Around 2 a.m., following Tesla’s announcement of free trials for FSD in all U.S. vehicles, the user experienced severe dehydration and a spike in blood glucose levels due to a malfunctioning insulin pump.
In a critical moment, the user activated the FSD feature in his Model Y with a double-click on the steering column stalk.
“I was astounded by the results,” he said. “Without any intervention, the car skillfully navigated the 13-mile journey from my home to the VA Emergency Room, offering to autonomously park it upon arrival and let me seek immediate medical attention.”
Despite experiencing a medical emergency, the user left the hospital with no restrictions on his exercise regimen, attributing the swift response to both the vehicle and medical treatment ...