Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla, is set to unveil the highly anticipated robotaxi prototype, the Cybercab, at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California on Thursday. The event, dubbed “We, Robot,” will showcase Tesla’s foray into the world of self-driving cars, a concept that has long fascinated Musk.
Despite the excitement surrounding the project, there have been delays in its release, with the original launch date pushed back from August to October. Musk attributed the latest delay to some last-minute design changes, but analysts are now looking for concrete progress from the company.
The Cybercab is said to feature two seats and butterfly wings, using cameras and computing power for navigation instead of laser-based sensors like Lidar. Musk has hinted at a future where Tesla owners can rent out their vehicles on the company’s network when not in use.
Industry-watchers will be eager to see on-site demos of the prototype and projections on scaling, cost per mile, and a Tesla ride-share app. With competition in the electric vehicle market heating up, Tesla’s success with the Cybercab could be a make-or-break moment for the company.
Despite the high stakes, Musk seems to be taking a more low-profile approach to media coverage for the event, with some media outlets, including the BBC and Bloomberg TV, unable to secure invitations. Nevertheless, the unveiling of the Cybercab promises to be a pivotal moment in the future of self-driving technology.
