Tesla’s Cybercab Robotaxi: A Bold Leap or Risky Ride?

Elon Musk Teases 'Cybercab' Prototype Ahead of Robotaxi Reveal

Buckle up, tech fans! Tesla is set to unveil its long-awaited **Cybercab robotaxi** prototype this Thursday, marking a high-stakes moment in its decade-long quest for self-driving cars. While CEO Elon Musk promises a future of AI-driven taxis, critics warn the road ahead is riddled with potholes .

Camera-First Strategy: Innovation or Shortcut?

Tesla’s approach ditches radar and lidar sensors used by rivals like Waymo, relying instead on cameras and machine learning. Think of it like playing a video game with just a webcam—cheaper, but missing critical depth perception . Experts say this makes Cybercab vulnerable in unpredictable scenarios (hello, jaywalking squirrels !).

'Black Box' Tech Sparks Safety Debates

Unlike competitors, Tesla’s AI-driven system operates as a mystery maze—even engineers struggle to trace errors. One former developer called it a 'gigantic game of whack-a-mole' . Regulators, already skeptical of Tesla’s *Full Self-Driving* claims, may hit the brakes without clearer safety guarantees.

Musk’s Vision vs. Reality

While Waymo zooms ahead with commercial robotaxis in cities like San Francisco, Tesla’s minimalist strategy faces uphill battles. But Musk isn’t backing down: 'If you’re not failing, you’re not innovating enough,' he tweeted last week. Will the Cybercab prove him right—or become another meme-worthy misstep?

(Source: Reuters)

Reference(s):

Tesla set to unveil Cybercab robotaxi prototype

cgtn.com