#317: How The Tesla Autopilot Cannonball Run Record Was Broken

This interview podcast features Alex Roy, interviewing Jay Roberts about Roberts's record-breaking Cannonball Run. The conversation begins with Roy introducing Roberts and his achievement—a cross-country drive with 98.4% hands-off driving using a Comma AI driver assistance system in a Prius. Roberts details his previous Cannonball runs and explains his methodology for measuring hands-off driving time using conductive tape and sensors. The discussion then shifts to a comparison of driver assistance systems in Teslas and the Comma AI system, including safety features and limitations. Finally, they discuss the future of the Cannonball Run, considering the role of autonomous driving technology and the ongoing debate about the balance between human skill and technological assistance. A key takeaway is Roberts's innovative method for tracking hands-off driving time, highlighting the ingenuity applied to this unique challenge.