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Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the company’s latest autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab Robotaxi, during the "We, Robot" event at Warner Bros. Studios on Thursday. The electric robotaxi, expected to be priced under $30,000, will have no steering wheel or pedals and is set to go into production by 2026. Musk also announced plans to expand Tesla’s autonomous driving capabilities in its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in California and Texas by next year.
The futuristic Cybercab was one of several innovations revealed at the event. The vehicle, designed without traditional controls, uses inductive charging rather than a plug and is meant to operate as a fully autonomous taxi. Tesla aims to allow car owners to list their autonomous vehicles for ride-share services, enabling them to earn money, similar to an Uber-like system.
Tesla unveiled driverless taxis and a bus
— Soumyajit Pattnaik (@soumyajitt) October 11, 2024
They have no steering wheel or pedals at all.
The presentation in California was held by Elon Musk.
The robotaxi (Pic 1 & video 1) is called "Cybercab," will cost less than $30,000, charge wirelessly and will be "10 to 20 times safer"… pic.twitter.com/Y3FeJbisMM
Musk described a future where autonomous vehicles would reduce the need for parking lots, allowing more green spaces, while passengers could relax or watch movies on their commute. He emphasized the potential of these technologies to improve safety, saying Tesla’s cars, using data from millions of vehicles, will be far safer than human drivers.
In addition to the Cybercab, Tesla introduced the Robovan, a large autonomous van designed to carry up to 20 passengers. However, Musk did not provide specific details on the cost or production timeline for the van.
— Tesla (@Tesla) October 11, 2024
A major highlight of the evening was the debut of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. Musk said the robot, expected to cost around $30,000, is designed to assist with household tasks and industrial work. Attendees at the event were greeted by human-like Optimus robots serving drinks and dancing to Daft Punk's “Robot Rock.” Musk shared his vision of a future where robots could perform various roles, such as carrying packages or even walking pets.
Optimus is going to be the biggest product of any kind and will cost $20,000~$30,000 long-term pic.twitter.com/TtRGA7GKZL
— Teslaconomics (@Teslaconomics) October 11, 2024
Despite the excitement around these innovations, Tesla faces ongoing scrutiny. The company is currently involved in a class-action lawsuit over promises of full self-driving features that have yet to be fully delivered. Safety regulators have also pressured Tesla to address concerns related to its autonomous driving system after several crashes.
Still, Tesla’s We, Robot event made clear the company’s ambition to lead in the development of autonomous technology and robotics, potentially reshaping transportation and daily life in the near future.
The future will be streamed live
— Tesla (@Tesla) October 9, 2024
10/10, 7pm PT https://t.co/YJEjZIYoTA
