Elon Musk says unsupervised self-driving cars would ‘save lives’

Tesla Unveils Plans for Autonomous Robot Vehicles

Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has announced ambitious plans for autonomous robot vehicles designed for public transportation.

During a presentation in Hollywood, California, Musk showcased two concepts: the "Robotaxi" and the "cyber cab." These vehicles are intended to operate without human supervision.

Unveiling Autonomous Vehicles

Musk displayed several cars, demonstrating their ability to navigate without drivers or steering wheels. Attendees were given the opportunity to experience rides in these unmanned vehicles.

Vision for Autonomous Future

Musk articulated Tesla's vision for fully autonomous vehicles. He believes that the transition to driverless cars will enhance efficiency and convenience:

"We'll move from supervised to unsupervised self-driving where you can fall asleep and wake up at your destination."

Economic Benefits

Musk highlighted the high cost and low utilization of traditional cars, arguing that autonomous vehicles would significantly increase usage:

"Car usage would increase by five times or maybe ten times more if cars were autonomous."

He also predicted that the cost of operating autonomous vehicles would drop significantly.

Safety Benefits

Musk emphasized that autonomous vehicles would be inherently safer than human-driven cars:

"These cars could prevent injuries and save lives."

Current Status

While autonomous vehicle technology is still in development, Tesla has made significant progress. According to Craft Law Firm, there have been nearly 4,000 incidents involving autonomous vehicles in the US since 2019, with Tesla accounting for 53.9% of them. However, the total number of accidents involving self-driving cars remains significantly lower than the overall number of car accidents.

Dogecoin Support

Elon Musk has been a vocal supporter of cryptocurrency, particularly Dogecoin (DOGE). Tesla briefly accepted DOGE as a payment method for merchandise in 2022, but this option was later removed.