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comma.ai terms

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
comma.ai		The company behind openpilot
comma API		link to docs
comma connect		An open source progressive web app used to view drives and interact with the device remotely
car harness		A universal interface to your car. A unique harness exists for each of the supported makes and models of cars. This replaces the older giraffe Connector
comma pedal		A device that provides stop-and-go capability on cars that don't currently support it. This device is not sold by comma.ai (not officially supported by them), but supported in openpilot.
comma points		Awarded for various activities you perform on the platform. Good for bragging rights.
comma power	CPv1, CPv2	Use your car's OBD-II port to power your Toyota, Bosch, or FCA giraffe. CPv1 was the initial version, for use w/ giraffes. CPv2 came out later, used with comma harness, and has an RJ45 jack.
comma prime		A subscription service from comma.ai offering a specific list of benefits
comma three devkit	C3, comma three	The latest generation devkit from comma. Runs Ubuntu linux and suppors the latest openpilot releases. Has an integrated panda (dos). Supports using an external red panda to interface with CAN-FD vehicles.
comma two devkit	C2, comma two	A smartphone running a customized version of Android and a custom case with additional cooling. This device runs the openpilot software and has an integrated panda (uno)
EON devkit	EON, EON Gold, EON SE	The previous generation of the comma two devkit. It did not have an integrated panda
fingerprint	FPv1, FPv2	A list of CAN bus signals unique to a particular vehicle. Allows openpilot to recognize which car it is connected to. CAN-based FPv1 is now deprecated; emphasis is now on firmware-based FPv2.
FrEON		"Free EON"... an open source variant of the EON case. The repository contains files that can be used for 3D printing a case. Developed by @Chase#7213
giraffe connector		An adapter board that lets you read buses that aren't exposed on the main OBD-II connector, with variants for different vehicle makes/models.
Lane Change Assist	LCA	Activate the turn signal and gently nudge the wheel in the direction you wish to travel to when it's safe. Change lanes while always paying attention.
LeEco Le Pro 3	LeEco, Lepro	The phone used in comma two and EON Gold devkits
LiveParameters		A continually updated file (ie. "Live") that stores learned calibration data for the vehicle.
OnePlus 3T	op3t	One of the phones used in the previous generation EON devkits. It was discontinued due to a lack of supply. Known model numbers: A3000(US version) A3010(Asian version)
openpilot	op	An open source driver assistance system developed by comma.ai
panda		CAN bus interface. Available in 3 variants: white (last supported 0.7.6.1) / grey (last supported 0.7.10) / black. Internal pandas are also found inside the
comma two (uno) and comma three (dos).
panda paw		A device to help you unbrick a panda.

openpilot terms

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
big model		A new paradigm in model development that takes a bigger input frame. Full frame is 1164x874, little model is a 512x256 crop, big model is a 1024x512 crop, 4x bigger than little. Make box bigger, drive better. Useful for signs and lights.
Driving Model	model	The resulting neural network after Comma trains on driving data on their supercomputer. This file lives on the device, and processes inputs to give outputs relevant to driving. Usually takes the form of an ONNX file, or a THNEED file after compilation on device. This file does not change or get trained on device, only processes inputs and outputs. See the list of driving models for names and details of models over time.
End to end	e2e	End to end means the model reacts like a human would. It assesses the whole picture and acts accordingly. Unlike other approaches where things must be labeled by hand, end to end learns all the nuances of driving. A model is basically trained on what human drivers would do in a certain situation and attempts to reproduce that behavior.
longitudinal	long	Refers to gas and brake control
lateral	lat	Refers to steering control
Model predictive control	mpc	An advanced method of process control that is used to control a process while satisfying a set of constraints. Used for longitudinal and lateral control.
lead		Selected radar point from your car's radar by the driving model of openpilot using the camera. Used for longitudinal MPC. Usual attributes: distance, speed, and acceleration

driver-assistance terms

Make-specific terms should be added to their perspective wiki page.

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
Adaptive Cruise Control	ACC	A cruise control system that automatically adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems	ADAS	Electronic systems that aid the driver.
(Automatic) Lane Centering	(A)LC	A system designed to keep a car centered in the lane, relieving the driver of the task of steering.
Collision Avoidance System	AEB, CMS, FCW(S), FCA, PCS	A system designed to prevent or reduce the severity of a collision.
Driver Monitoring (System)	DM(S), DAM	A system that uses infrared sensors and/or cameras to monitor driver attentiveness
Dynamic Range Cruise Control	DRCC	A cruise control system that automatically adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
hugging		An undesired behavior where the vehicle drives too closely to one side of the lane.
Lane Keep Assist (System)	LKA(S)	Lane keep assist is what comes with most cars sold today. It will assist the driver if they go over a lane line, but will not keep the car centered in the lane.
Lane Departure Warning (System)	LDW(S), LDA	Lane departure warning will beep when a car goes over a lane line.
Pedestrian Crash Avoidance Mitigation	PCAM	A system that uses computer and artificial intelligence technology to recognize pedestrians and bicycles in an automobile's path to take action for safety.
ping pong		An undesired behavior where the vehicle sways from one side of the lane to the other repeatedly. The desired behavior is to stay in the center of the lane.
wobble		Similar to ping pong, but where the vehicle drives mostly centered in the lane but sways slightly from side to side. Primarily due to improper tuning of the steering control system, influence from wind, or poor lane/path perception due to rain, dirt, and/or debris on the vehicles windshield.
Traffic-sign recognition	TSR	A system by which a vehicle is able to recognize the traffic signs put on the road e.g. "speed limit" or "children" or "turn ahead".
Stop and Go	SnG	The ability for the car to be brought to a standstill and then resume driving without needing to disengage or reengage openpilot.
Vision Only Adaptive Cruise Control	VOACC	The exclusive use of cameras instead of radar to provide adaptive cruise control functions.

automotive terms

Make-specific terms should be added to their perspective wiki page.

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
Controller Area Network	CAN, CAN bus	A message-based protocol that provides a standardized way for ECUs to communicate with each other.
CAN-FD		A newer version of CAN that supports higher data rates and longer messages. A red panda is required to interface with CAN-FD vehicles.
Electronic Control Unit	ECU	Any embedded system in automotive electronics that controls one or more of the electrical systems or subsystems in a vehicle.
Electric Power Steering	EPS	Uses an electric motor to assist the driver of a vehicle. Sensors detect the position and torque of the steering column, and a computer module applies assistive torque via the motor, which connects to either the steering gear or steering column.
On-Board Diagnostics Connector	OBD-II, OBD-II port	OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle sub-systems. The comma power v2 uses this port to provide constant power to the comma two as well as access the diagnostic bus for FW query.
Full Self Driving	FSD

technical terms

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
Proportional–integral–derivative	PID	A proportional–integral–derivative controller (PID controller or three-term controller) is a feedback-based control loop mechanism commonly used to manage machines and processes that require continuous control and automatic adjustment.
Incremental Non-Linear Dynamic Inversion	INDI	Incremental Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion (INDI) is a sensor-based control method that uses a small amount of model information to achieve high performance.

discord terms

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
Direct Message	DM (PM preferred to avoid confusion with driver monitoring)	Private message to an individual on Discord
Private Message	PM	Private message to an individual on Discord
Want To Buy	WTB	You want to buy an item (on #for-sale channel)
For Sale	FS	You want to sell an item (on #for-sale channel)