Tesla's forthcoming robotaxi service in Austin will begin testing in designated 'safest' areas as a cautious approach, according to CEO Elon Musk. This marks a significant shift from Musk's earlier claims of a fully autonomous solution applicable anywhere. Vehicles will navigate around intersections unless confident in their ability to do so safely, reflecting a conservative methodology. The initial deployment will consist of about 10 Model Y SUVs with remote employee monitoring and no safety operators aboard, allowing Tesla to assess their performance before expanding the service.
Tesla's initial robotaxi service will be limited to specific 'safest' areas in Austin, emphasizing a cautious, focused deployment strategy.
Musk stated that Tesla cars will avoid intersections unless confident in navigating them, reflecting a careful approach to technology rollout.
The company plans to monitor the first fleet of 10 Model Y SUVs remotely, without safety operators, to gauge their performance.
Musk revealed the shift to using geofences indicates a necessary adaptation in Tesla's robotaxi plans, prioritizing safety over previous ambitions.
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