electrek – Tesla teleoperated robot failed while serving popcorn on first day of new diner
electrek reports that even Tesla teleoperated puppets don't work. Tesla autonomy tech is simply a joke.
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Tesla
Clearly the robotaxi company with the weakest sensors, the worst software, and the most deranged CEO. Fortunately reality has not been tainted by an actual robotaxis implementation, though long promised by their leader…
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electrek – Tesla puts foot in its mouth: ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’, but what about robotaxi?
electrek reports that Tesla admits that even though it is running robotaxis in Austin (with both teleoperation and a safety driver on board) they still have not solved self driving.
CNBC – Tesla shares drop 8% after auto sales plunge again
CNBC reports that Tesla had another disastrous quarter, and the hype about robotaxis and robots is helping support the meme stock.
FastCompany – Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is still an Elon Musk pipe dream
FastCompany reports on its not just robotaxis that Tesla is failing in. They have no hope of ever succeeding with their humanoid robots either.
Inside EVs – Tesla Wants To Know What Happens If Someone Messes With Its Robotaxis
Inside EVs reports that Tesla is concerned that someone is going to mess with their alleged robotaxis. But they for some reason think the threat might be from wireless interference.
electrek – Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the year
electrek reports on Elon Musk's absurd prediction that Tesla Robotaxis will cover half the population of the US. Pure comedy!
Wired – Did Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Backfire?
Wired reports that a recent survey shows that people are not interested in Tesla's alleged robotaxi service in the first place. Difficult to address the technical issues when their biggest problem is lack of demand.
NBC Bay Area – DMV legal battle against Tesla begins in Oakland court
NBC Bay Area reports that the Tesla trial has started. They have been brought to court by the California DMV for (allegedly) misrepresenting the capabilities of theiri Autopilot and Full Self Driving systems.
NY Times – Tesla Driver Testifies Autopilot Failed to Prevent Fatal Crash
NY Times reports on an update on the current Tesla Autopilot court case. The driver testifies that Autopilot failed to do what was expected, to prevent a fatal crash.
electrek – Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit
electrek reports that Tesla might lose ability to sell cars in California for 30 days or more because they misrepresented to customers the capabilities of Autopilot and Full Self Driving.
Fortune – ‘Elon is gambling’ — How Tesla is proving doubters right on why its robotaxi service cannot scale
Fortune reports on how Tesla’s robotaxi attempt in Austin is quite weak and will not be able to scale nor make a profit. Oh, and the robotaxi didn't detect crossing arms coming down at a railway crossing. That is quite scary.
electrek – Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
electrek reports that after Tesla tried to get attention by extending their Austin service area into the shape of a phallus, Waymo simply put them in place by expanding their service area even further.
CNBC – Elon Musk’s Neuralink filed as ‘disadvantaged business’ before being valued at $9 billion
CNBC reports that Elon Musk's company Neuralink allegedly committed fraud by declaring themselves a disadvantaged business. This shows that nothing that Musk's claim, such as self driving capabilities, can be trusted.
Futurism – Bank Warns That Robotaxi Companies May Have Overlooked Severe Obstacles to Actually Making Money
Futurism reports on the HSBC analysis on how robotaxi companies will have great difficulty making a profit.
Business Insider – Don’t believe the hype around robotaxis, HSBC analysts say
Business Insider covers a report from HSBC that shows that the potential market for driverless taxis was "widely overestimated". Indeed, it isn't about the robotaxi technology (or the lack of it for Tesla). the problem is that the robotaxi companies are not going to be able to make a profit.
