Xiaomi's self-driving car almost takes a dip
A Xiaomi SU7 electric car nearly drove itself into a pond while trying to park on its own—luckily, it stopped just in time.
The whole thing was caught on video and quickly blew up on Chinese social media, making a lot of people wonder how safe these self-parking features really are when things get unpredictable.
What actually happened (and what experts say)
This close call came right after Xiaomi rolled out a new software update meant to boost the SU7's parking skills.
In the clip, the car moves toward the pond after everyone gets out and only halts when its bumper touches the edge.
Industry engineers point out that while the systems still heavily rely on driver oversight—since sensors can mistake things like open water for parking spots.
Other SU7 owners have reported similar issues before, and Xiaomi has been updating its software to fix them.