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While Tesla is the frontrunner in self-driving technology, alternatives do exist, such as comma.ai, founded by George Hots. This innovative approach aims to create affordable dash-mounted devices that can retrofit existing vehicles, offering advanced self-driving capabilities. Though they are not as refined as Tesla, products like Comma demonstrate the expanding landscape of self-driving technology, which will continue evolving and improving.
The future may see a transformation whereby end-to-end self-driving becomes more accessible, possibly allowing this technology to be integrated into a broader range of vehicles. Such advancements could prompt a discussion around licensing agreements for this technology, potentially enabling automakers to catch up in a competitive marketplace.