The autonomous control technology expected to be the technology of the future — Tesla’s robotaxi — faced unexpected flaws during the testing period. A number of serious issues were recorded during its movement in real-life conditions.
Tesla started testing, but problems came along
The famous American electric vehicle manufacturer — Tesla — began mass testing of its new robotaxi project. The tests started on June 22 in the city of Austin, Texas. 10–20 specially prepared Model Y vehicles participated in the testing, during which serious shortcomings were observed.
Footage revealed by Reuters agency
Video footage analyzed by Reuters news agency showed complicated situations during the tests. In at least 11 videos, robotaxis were seen driving into the wrong lane, dropping off passengers in the middle of multi-lane highways or intersections, braking harshly, speeding up excessively, and mounting curbs.
The company gave no comment on the incidents
Tesla has not released any official statement regarding the videos. There has been neither an explanation nor a denial of these incidents so far. This raises questions among the public: are autonomous drivers truly reliable?
The tests were meant for invited participants only
Tesla’s management specified that only invited individuals could take part in these initial tests. As a safety measure, a company employee was seated in the front passenger seat to monitor the situation. This likely indicates that the technology is not yet fully perfected.
A trust test: future transport or a danger?
Tesla has been developing autonomous driving and artificial intelligence technologies for years — hot topics in today’s tech world. Robotaxis are expected to pave the way for driverless vehicles in the future. However, the errors observed during testing raise serious concerns about reliability and safety.
Other companies are watching closely
Tesla’s tests are being closely monitored not just in the U.S., but also by companies and investors worldwide who are interested in autonomous transport technologies. These test results could impact future investment decisions and industry competition.
Success or warning signal?
These events may serve as a tough lesson for Tesla and a signal to improve the technology further. Still, the public and experts are demanding transparency in testing and clear communication about what occurred.
Final thought
Tesla’s initial steps in developing autonomous robotaxis require much more experimentation, analysis, and discussion from both technical and legal perspectives. Whether this technology paves the way for future transportation or represents a premature step — only time will tell.
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