Tesla Owners in China Use Plastic Doll Heads to Bypass Driver-Monitoring System
By
Douglas Charles
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Summary
Tesla introduced its Full-Self Driving (Supervised) system in China, which includes a driver-monitoring system to ensure drivers keep their eyes on the road. However, some Tesla owners in China have discovered a workaround using miniature plastic doll heads (priced $10-$40) that trick the monitoring system into thinking the driver is watching the road. Popular doll head choices include celebrities like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and The Rock.
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