Tesla launched its Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas, on September 3. The car is a small gold two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals. It uses cameras and AI to drive itself. Tesla staged dozens of Cybercabs around Austin and other US cities before the event.
Musk posted that the streets will not be the same anymore. The launch is a test of whether Tesla can become an AI and robotics company or stays just an automaker.
🔍 The Backstory
Musk has promised fully self-driving Teslas for more than a decade. In 2016 he claimed every car they made could drive itself with a software update, which turned out wrong. Tesla rebuilt the hardware many times and now admits millions of cars need upgrades.
Tesla tested robotaxis in Austin last June using Model Y SUVs with safety drivers. It had dozens of minor crashes but no catastrophes. The Cybercab is built cheaply so Tesla can build robotaxis faster than rivals like Waymo.
🎯 Why It Matters
Robotaxis could make rides cheaper and change city transport. But if they are not safe enough, everyone sharing the road takes the risk.
Tesla launched its Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas, on September 3. The car is a small gold two-seater with no steering wheel or pedals. It uses cameras and AI to drive itself. Tesla staged dozens of Cybercabs around Austin and other US cities before the event.
Musk posted that the streets will not be the same anymore. The launch is a test of whether Tesla can become an AI and robotics company or stays just an automaker.
Musk has promised fully self-driving Teslas for more than a decade. In 2016 he claimed every car they made could drive itself with a software update, which turned out wrong. Tesla rebuilt the hardware many times and now admits millions of cars need upgrades.
Tesla tested robotaxis in Austin last June using Model Y SUVs with safety drivers. It had dozens of minor crashes but no catastrophes. The Cybercab is built cheaply so Tesla can build robotaxis faster than rivals like Waymo.
Robotaxis could make rides cheaper and change city transport. But if they are not safe enough, everyone sharing the road takes the risk.