Global electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has finally rolled out its much-awaited robotaxi service in the Bay Area. Elon Musk's much-awaited autonomous taxi service is finally set to come into form. But there is a secret fact behind this fully autonomous service—a human driver in each vehicle.
Artificial Intelligence, But Independent of Human Assistance
The company claims its robotaxi cars are powered by full self-driving (FSD) software. The cars can drive on the road on their own, comprehend traffic, and even follow signals. But until now, it has been impossible to create a fully reliable autonomous system. So to ensure passengers' safety, each car has a human observer driver to can intervene if necessary.
Who Can Use This Service of Tesla's Robotaxi Service?
Currently, its robotaxi service is available only in a limited portion of the Bay Area. Customers can reserve a taxi using the brand's app. A lot of customers are taking it as an alternative service to Uber or Lyft. Riders are loving the new automated ride, but a lot of them feel slightly comforted by observing a human in the vehicle.
Future Directions: What Does Elon Musk Say?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that this is just the beginning. They will completely do away with human drivers in the future and come up with a robotaxi controlled by software. But this requires improved sensors, data collection, and regulatory approval.
Man-Machine Duo
Although the term robotaxis, human presence is a requirement in its service today. This step by Tesla is a vital move towards the future of autonomous vehicles, where technology's presence, along with humans, is still a requirement.
This step definitely brought in a revolutionary change in the era of autonomous technology, but the presence of humans remains undeniable from the point of view of safety and practicality.
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