Tesla, an American company that produces electric vehicles, is set to reveal its highly anticipated self-driving car “Robotaxi” on August 8th. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO, Elon Musk. This new vehicle will be built on a new technical platform that aims to improve production efficiency and profitability.
For years, Musk has promised autonomous driving capabilities in Tesla vehicles. He believes that it will transform the value of cars and the business model. While other companies like Google’s Waymo have already launched self-driving taxis, Tesla’s vehicles will rely solely on cameras for navigation. Unlike more expensive laser radars, this approach has sparked controversy among experts, especially given past incidents where Tesla’s cameras were blinded by sunlight and drivers overly relied on the technology.
Despite the challenges and criticisms faced by Tesla, they are pushing forward with their plans to introduce Robotaxi and revolutionize the automotive industry. The unveiling of this self-driving car on August 8th will be a significant milestone for the company, bringing them one step closer to fully autonomous vehicles on the road.
