At Tesla’s We, Robot event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in California, the company finally unveiled its robotaxi, expected to go into production before 2027 with Elon Musk, of course, caveating that he was “highly optimistic with timeframes.” The Cybercab, as Musk calls it, lacks a steering wheel and is predicted to be very cost-effective to run, with an operating cost of 20 cents a mile (30 to 40 cents with taxes) and an expected sale price below $30,000, with Musk envisioning a future where people own multiple robotaxis. Unlike its competitors, Tesla’s robotaxi uses cameras and AI object detection instead of radars and sensors, and features inductive charging instead of a charging port. Additionally, Musk introduced the Robovan, an autonomous van, and Optimus robots serving drinks at the event, showcasing Tesla’s latest advancements in autonomous technology.
