0.9.0 Release

Check out our release blog post for more details!

• New driving model
  • Internal feature space information content increased tenfold during training to ~700 bits, which makes the model dramatically more accurate
  • Less reliance on previous frames makes model more reactive and snappy
  • Trained in new reprojective simulator
  • Trained in 36 hours from scratch, compared to one week for previous releases
  • Training now simulates both lateral and longitudinal behavior, which allows openpilot to slow down for turns, stop at traffic lights, and more in experimental mode
• Experimental driving mode
  • End-to-end longitudinal control
  • Stops for traffic lights and stop signs
  • Slows down for turns
  • openpilot defaults to chill mode, enable experimental mode in settings
• Driver monitoring updates
  • New bigger model with added end-to-end distracted trigger
  • Reduced false positives during driver calibration
• Self-tuning torque controller: learns parameters live for each car
• Torque controller used on all Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models
• UI updates
  • Matched speeds shown on car's dash
  • Multi-language in navigation
  • Improved update experience
  • Border turns grey while overriding steering
  • Bookmark events while driving; view them in comma connect
  • New onroad visualization for experimental mode
• tools: new and improved cabana thanks to deanlee!
• Experimental longitudinal support for Volkswagen, CAN-FD Hyundai, and new GM models
• Genesis GV70 2022-23 support thanks to zunichky and sunnyhaibin!
• Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-22 support thanks to sunnyhaibin!
• Kia Sportage 2023 support thanks to sunnyhaibin!
• Kia Sportage Hybrid 2023 support thanks to sunnyhaibin!
• Kia Stinger 2022 support thanks to sunnyhaibin!