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No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla's Cybercab
TechCrunch • • business
Key Points:
- Tesla held a low-key, private event to unveil its Cybercab, a fully autonomous vehicle relying solely on cameras and AI, with CEO Elon Musk notably absent from the keynote.
- The Cybercab prohibits minors under 13 from riding, lacks standard LATCH anchors for child seats, and requires all passengers under 18 to be accompanied by an adult, raising questions about child safety features.
- In the event of a crash, the Cybercab activates multiple safety measures including airbag deployment, door unlocking, hazard lights, battery shutdown, and automatic braking, while also establishing a connection with Tesla’s rider support team.
- The vehicle uses electronic door latches with manual releases placed prominently on the armrests for emergencies, addressing previous criticisms of Tesla’s door release mechanisms.
- Tesla employs a brake-by-wire system in the Cybercab to reduce complexity and cost, replacing traditional hydraulic brakes with electronic actuators, and the vehicle’s windows cannot be fully opened for reasons not yet explained.
