Software Architecture

Tesla's software architecture is designed to process sensor data and make driving decisions in real-time. The system follows a pipeline:

1. **Sensor Input**: Data from 8 cameras, GPS, IMU, and other sensors 2. **Perception**: Neural networks process visual data to understand the environment 3. **Planning**: Algorithms plan the vehicle's path based on perception 4. **Control**: Commands are sent to steering, acceleration, and braking systems

The architecture is optimized for: - Low latency (critical for safety) - High throughput (processing multiple frames per second) - Redundancy (multiple systems for safety) - Over-the-air updates (allowing continuous improvement)