Gizmologi – At the We Robot event held by Elon Musk as the founder of Tesla, he introduced his first Robotaxi and Robovan. In short, it is a taxi service like any other, except that it is not driven by a driver, does not have gas or brake pedals, and does not have steering wheel controls. Yes, this is a Tesla innovation that is very similar to various movies with the Sci-fi genre.
Talking about the design of the car adopted, Robotaxi or Robovan presents a design similar to the design concept of the Cyber Truck. It’s just that the size of the car is much smaller and compact because Elon is pursuing practicality and ergonomics provided to customers. Elon Musk presents this solution also based on various reasons, one of which is environmental issues which have recently become a major problem.
Uniquely, Tesla fans can buy the Robotaxi or Robovan given, this itself has been confirmed by Elon Musk at the We Robot event broadcast via Youtube and X (Twitter). Therefore, enthusiasts can have a car without steers and pedals, and it can be said that you can have a car-shaped ground drone that you don’t need to control. This car is priced at USD30.000 or approximately Rp467 Million (before taxes and various regulations applied in Indonesia).
“We designed Robotaxi or Robovan based on the problems experienced in recent times, namely the environment and traffic jams. I can emphasize that this is the cheapest transportation option you can choose, and of course there are no carbon emissions, because this car is driven by electricity,” explained Elon Musk at the We Robot event (10/10/2024).
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Advanced and Practical Transportation Options
At the We Robot event, Elon said that both Robotaxi and Robovan are the most efficient options for daily life. In fact, he continues to emphasize that Robotaxi is one of Tesla’s actions to reduce air pollution which is always a problem in every big city.
In terms of tariffs, the Tesla founder said that the tariffs offered will be much lower than conventional taxis. This is possible thanks to the absence of drivers, so Tesla does not need to pay more to hire drivers like taxi companies do. So, Elon has always hoped that this would be the main option that most people would always choose.
In addition to efficiency and lower fares, Elon Musk also highlighted the importance of sustainability in the use of Robotaxi and Robovan. By eliminating the need for human drivers, running costs are reduced, and the vehicle is fully electric, which means it will significantly reduce carbon emissions in urban areas. This innovation is in line with Tesla’s vision to create a cleaner and greener world, and drive the adoption of autonomous technology as a step towards smarter and greener transportation.
Furthermore, Musk also projected that Robotaxi and Robovan will not only change the way people travel, but will also reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility for those who do not have easy access to private transportation.
Users can book these vehicles through the app, with the vehicles coming to the user’s location on their own without human intervention. This is expected to be the future solution to many of today’s transportation problems, such as congestion, emissions, and inequitable access to transportation.
Elon Musk and Tesla’s Commitment to Robotaxi and Robovan
Elon Musk shows serious commitment to Robotaxi and Robovan projects as part of Tesla’s strategy towards future transportation. Musk believes that these autonomous vehicles will revolutionize the transportation industry by reducing operational costs, increasing efficiency, and providing sustainable transportation solutions. Robotaxi, with an affordable price of under $30.000, will offer a driverless taxi service that is expected to bring down the price of a trip per mile lower than the cost of driving a private vehicle.
Robovan, on the other hand, is designed as an autonomous vehicle that can carry up to 20 passengers, making it ideal for shuttle services and mass transportation. This signals Tesla’s commitment to expanding its autonomous product range not only in individual vehicles, but also in the public transportation sector.
Musk’s commitment is also reflected in his ambition to introduce fully autonomous technology that relies solely on cameras without the aid of lidar or radar, despite facing regulatory challenges. Musk is confident that the technology will gain approval in the coming years, with Robotaxi targeting production before 2027.
Overall, Elon Musk’s long-term vision is to transform the global transportation system towards more efficient, eco-friendly, and autonomous solutions. With this project, Tesla is committed to playing a leading role in addressing the mobility challenges of the future.
