You Can Now Buy A Tesla Autopilot Cheat Device Online

The furor surrounding Tesla's semi-autonomousAutopilot systemseems to show no sign of subsiding. Consumer Reports (CR) elicited fiery responses from Tesla fans recently when it proved that aTesla Model Ycould be driven没有一个司机behind the wheel. In that experiment, CR placed a weighted chain on the steering wheel to trick the system into thinking a driver had their hands on the wheel. In a disturbing turn of events, a third-party provider of Tesla accessories is now selling a cheat device that does the same thing, essentially fooling Autopilot into thinking the driver has more control over proceedings than in reality.

We don't need to tell you all the reasons why this cheat device is a dangerous idea. By using it, drivers risk even further distraction while the car is in motion. Obviously, if your hands aren't on the wheel for an extended period of time, it can be more difficult to take evasive measures in an emergency situation. Volvo is one of the automakers working hard to not only improve autonomous driving technologies but also toeliminate distractionsfrom behind the wheel. As for Taptes, the Tesla accessories supplier, we weren't able to locate the part via the company's website, indicating it may have been removed.