v0.9.8

commaai/openpilotv0.9.8Mar 18, 2025by adeebshihadeh

AI Summary

Features a new driving model that gates acceleration in Chill mode and a new driver monitoring model that reduces passenger false positives. The image processing pipeline is moved to the ISP to save GPU time and reduce power. Includes a toggle for driver monitoring when disengaged, a rewritten localizer, Firehose Mode, and support for Ford Q3, Toyota TSS2, Rivian, and various Ford models.

Key Highlights

New driving model gates acceleration in Chill mode
New driver monitoring model reduces passenger false positives
Image processing pipeline moved to ISP
Toggle to enable driver monitoring when disengaged
Localizer rewritten to remove GPS dependency

New Features

New driving model gates acceleration in Chill mode
New driver monitoring model reduces passenger false positives
Image processing pipeline moved to ISP
Toggle to enable driver monitoring when disengaged
Localizer rewritten to remove GPS dependency
Firehose Mode for maximizing training data uploads
Enable openpilot longitudinal control for Ford Q3 vehicles
New Toyota TSS2 longitudinal tune
Rivian R1S and R1T support
Ford F-150, F-150 Hybrid, Mach-E, and Ranger support

Full Release Notes

Check out our [release blog post](https://blog.comma.ai/098release/) for more details!

* New driving model
  * Model now gates applying positive acceleration in Chill mode
* New driver monitoring model
  * Reduced false positives related to passengers
* Image processing pipeline moved to the ISP
  * More GPU time for bigger driving models
  * Power draw reduced 0.5W, which means your device runs cooler
* Added toggle to enable driver monitoring even when openpilot is not engaged
* Localizer rewritten to remove GPS dependency at runtime
* Firehose Mode for maximizing your training data uploads
* Enable openpilot longitudinal control for Ford Q3 vehicles
* New Toyota TSS2 longitudinal tune
* Rivian R1S and R1T support thanks to lukasloetkolben!
* Ford F-150, F-150 Hybrid, Mach-E, and Ranger support