However, the journey from concept to widespread implementation will likely be filled with technological and regulatory hurdles.
This Cybercab is fully autonomous, lacking traditional elements like a steering wheel and pedals.
It features inductive charging capabilities and it is powered by an advanced onboard computer system.
The vehicle’s vibrant metallic design evokes classic science fiction vibes.
He sees a future where self-driving vehicles serve multiple purposes, functioning as personal transportation and on-demand taxi services.
Cybercab owners could program their cars to provide ride-sharing services when not in use.
Musk also suggested that entrepreneurs could establish fleets of these vehicles, creating new competition in the ride-hailing market.
“It’s going to be a glorious future,” he said.
Tesla also plans to bring unsupervised self-driving capabilities to its existing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
He didn’t go into the details.
He expects that at scale, the robots should cost around $30,000.
