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Comma.ai Drive and Tour with George Hotz and Lex Fridman
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George gave me a demo drive and a tour around comma offices after our podcast chat. Link to video of conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L3gNaAVjQ4 LINKS: Comma.ai's Twitter: https://twitter.com/comma_ai Comma.ai's Website: https://comma.ai/ George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgehotz George's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/georgehotz George's Twitter: https://twitter.com/realgeorgehotz Comma.ai YouTube (unofficial): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwgKmJM4ZJQRJ-U5NjvR2dg OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Comma demo drive 8:14 - Tour of comma offices CONNECT: - Subscribe to this YouTube channel - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexFridmanPage - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman
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Demo Drive Introduction
George Hotz introduces the demo drive of the Comma Two system, highlighting the impressive technology and the Comma.ai team. He humorously mentions a 3D printer named after him, setting the stage for the ride and tour ahead.
"george hearts gave me a demo of the comma two on a right back to the comma ai offices in san diego then we took a quick tour of the office i found both the comma two system and the entire comma ai tea..."
Enabling the Comma Two
George explains how to enable the Comma Two system while driving, discussing its current limitations regarding red lights and stop signs. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to autonomous driving technology.
"george haws i'm here with uh driving with george odds and uh looking at the comma two trying to find a stretch of road where we can enable it yeah just start looping back to the office i mean i could ..."
Driving Experience with Comma Two
During the drive, George shares his favorite aspects of using the Comma Two, particularly for long trips. He describes how the system can handle driving without frequent disengagement, making it a pleasant experience.
"control yeah did you just enable it i just enabled it yeah so this is the uh so we're gonna have to stop at this light but um how do you enable it uh cruise control so that's the integrated knobs on t..."
Lane Changes and Road Quality
George discusses the Comma Two's ability to perform lane changes even on roads without clear markings. He evaluates the road quality in San Diego and shares insights on the system's performance in various driving conditions.
"like when when do you find the most joy oh oh it's it's long trips it's um you know you driving from here to la you'll do it without a disengagement almost you can you can you know it's two hours to l..."
Engineering Challenges
George dives into the engineering challenges faced in developing the Comma Two, particularly focusing on longitudinal and lateral control. He explains the subtlety required for smooth driving and the importance of effective lane detection.
"can detect that um so the longitudinal policy is actually just being done by the car um hyundai has quite a competent acc probably the best one uh so we haven't really felt the urge to move to our gas..."
Safety and Control Tests
George describes safety tests conducted with the Comma Two, including scenarios where a joystick is used to test the system's response. He emphasizes the importance of driver confidence and the system's ability to handle various driving situations.
"example like when a lane splits out should you follow that split should you stay in the center or should you stay to one side or so much subtlety there [Music] um and making it all smooth and not frea..."
City Driving Capabilities
The conversation shifts to the Comma Two's capabilities in city driving. George explains the limitations of the system in urban environments and highlights the primary use cases for highway driving.
"because we're getting off here but um yeah that stretcher road is a is a is a competent demonstration of a pilot yeah that was impressive it's not the high end um maybe when we get to the the city str..."
User Experience and Feedback
George shares insights on user experience with the Comma Two, discussing how the system communicates its status and the importance of clear feedback for drivers. He reflects on the impressive performance during their test drive.
"um so like i can engage it here yes um now remember the longitudinal policy is hyundai uh and it's not ideal for cities but um so again we're gonna go through this intersection with no lines yeah see ..."
Comma.ai Office Tour
The tour of the Comma.ai office begins, with George showing various aspects of the workspace. He highlights the impressive statistics of the OpenPilot system and the team's dedication to developing autonomous driving technology.
"like clear when it's on and when it's off i love it well done look at that damn that's impressive that's really impressive let's do intersections without thinking about it okay that was awesome it's c..."
Data and Engagement Metrics
George discusses the engagement metrics of the OpenPilot system, including daily and weekly usage statistics. He provides insights into the geographical distribution of users and the significance of the Comma Two in their operations.
"office is right here we're at uh kamehameha offices with uh mr george hearts can you give us a little tour it doesn't light up anymore i don't know why i think most of these dashboards are okay we're ..."
Future Developments and Goals
The conversation shifts to future developments for OpenPilot, including plans for version 1.0. George shares the team's goals and the importance of continuous improvement in their technology.
"between cancel gas and break most of our segments are now coming from comma twos comma twos comma two is the big the big breakout for this company yeah oh yeah that is profitable this is our live link..."
Testing and Quality Assurance
George explains the testing process for the Comma Two, including stress tests and quality assurance measures. He emphasizes the importance of thorough testing to ensure reliability and performance.
"of these i'm going to start lowering the real touch timeout alex jonah this is alex she's our cll ceo uh she runs the back their stuff what's the technical description of the back there stuff you want..."
The Compute Cluster
The tour continues as George introduces the compute cluster used for processing data. He discusses the hardware setup and the significance of having a robust infrastructure for their operations.
"machine learning team uh that's chris also known as virtually chris he's a famous youtuber oh wow how did fame change you i introduced you as a famous youtuber yes i was the open pilot youtuber what's..."
Final Thoughts and Reflections
As the tour concludes, George reflects on the journey of Comma.ai and the impact of their technology on the future of driving. He shares his enthusiasm for the advancements in autonomous driving and the team's vision moving forward.
"yeah i like how they have names meg why what's the purpose of the rings they used to be for athletic activity but now we have too many printers you can't can't anymore we just got about 20 printers in..."