Indian-Origin Engineer Plays Pivotal Role in Tesla's Autopilot Development

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Ashok Elluswamy, an Indian-born engineer, has been recognized for his significant contributions to Tesla's Autopilot technology. Elluswamy was the first member of the Autopilot team and has since risen to lead the entire software development effort.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, publicly acknowledged Elluswamy's role, stating that "without him and our incredible team, we'd be just another car company searching for an autonomy supplier that doesn't exist."



Elluswamy's dedication and vision were instrumental in overcoming technical hurdles during the early stages of Autopilot development. In a note, Elluswamy recalled that "Autopilot started on a ridiculously tiny computer" with limited capabilities. Despite the challenges, Elluswamy and his team successfully achieved goals that many considered unrealistic.

Elluswamy's story exemplifies the power of perseverance and collaboration in achieving technological breakthroughs.

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