Islamabad, Oct 11: Tesla Shocks Auto Industry with Launch of Fully Autonomous Cab Lacking Steering Wheel and Pedals. On Thursday, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, unveiled what he claimed to be a self-driving robotaxi and said it will be on sale by 2027. Or roughly ten years after he initially made the promise of an autonomous car.
According to the CEO of this auto company, the totally electric vehicle which lacks a pedal board or steering wheel will cost less than $30,000 and be charged wirelessly using inductive technology. In addition, Elon says it will be “ten to twenty times safer” than automobiles operated by people.
Addressing a gathering at the Warner Brothers Studio lot outside of Los Angeles, he said, “You can think of the car in an autonomous world as being like just a little lounge.You’re just sitting in this cozy little lounge, and you can do anything you want to do there. When you leave, you’ll have arrived at your destination.”
He stated that the business planned to start “fully autonomous, unsupervised” driving with current models in Texas and California the following year before starting to produce what he dubbed the “cybercab.””When it comes to timelines, I like to be a little optimistic, but in 2026, so definitely, before 2027. To put it that way, let me. The evening, which began nearly an hour later than scheduled, focused more on optimistic future scenarios than on facts.
Tesla also unveiled what Musk dubbed “The Robovan,” a mass-market passenger car. There is no driver, no pedals, and the vehicle resembles a giant moving toaster. He provided no schedule or manufacturing details.
Additionally, Musk unveiled Optimus, a dance-oriented humanoid robot. That he claimed will eventually be able to perform simple chores and even extend friendship. “I anticipate that this will be the largest product of any kind ever.” He stated, estimating that the robot will cost between $20,000 and $30,000.
He did not provide a schedule for this either, and while the robot was shown circulating among the audience. Giving away certificates, and serving drinks, it was unclear from the live feed what its skills were.
