Tesla, an American manufacturer of electric vehicles, is about to unveil its much-awaited self-driving car “Robotaxi” on August 8th. The announcement was made by CEO Elon Musk on Friday in a brief post on Xu, a social media platform. Musk has been mum on the details of the autonomous vehicle, but has long touted Tesla’s self-driving capabilities as a game-changer for the automotive industry.
Tesla’s “autopilot” technology currently serves as a driver assistance system that requires human intervention. However, other companies like Google subsidiary Waymo have introduced self-driving taxis that use more expensive laser radars to navigate their surroundings. But Musk insists that Tesla’s version will rely solely on cameras to do the job. This approach has sparked debate among experts, as past incidents have occurred due to camera malfunctions and over-reliance on technology.
The unveiling of Tesla’s Robotaxi is highly anticipated, as it represents a significant step towards the development of fully autonomous vehicles. Musk’s vision for a future where self-driving cars are commonplace is inching closer to reality, and Tesla’s innovative approach to autonomous driving technology continues to be a focal point in the automotive industry.
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