Tesla has completed a fully autonomous delivery of a Model Y without any human involvement. The vehicle drove itself from the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas to a customer’s home in Austin. The entire journey took around 30 minutes and was fully controlled by Tesla’s self-driving system.
There was no safety driver inside the car. No remote operator monitored or guided the vehicle during the trip. Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed this on social media. He said no one was in control at any point during the journey.
The drive included several types of roads. The car left the factory parking lot, entered city streets, and merged onto highways. The vehicle managed all transitions smoothly. There were no sudden stops, mistakes, or incidents during the trip.
This fully autonomous delivery comes just after Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin. Musk had promised that the first car would drive itself from the end of the production line to a home. The delivery fulfilled that promise and drew attention to Tesla’s progress in autonomous driving.
Still, Tesla’s robotaxi system has faced several challenges. In one video, a robotaxi failed to make a proper left turn. It briefly moved into the wrong lane before correcting itself. Another video showed the car braking hard near police vehicles, even when no hazard was present.
These incidents prompted safety questions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted Tesla for more details. Officials want to understand how the system responds to unusual road situations.
Further demonstrations have shown more flaws. The Full Self-Driving software did not stop for flashing school bus lights. It also ignored stop signs and failed to react to child-sized mannequins crossing the road. These issues have raised public concern.
Despite setbacks, Tesla continues to improve its technology. The company believes that autonomous vehicles are the future of transport. The fully autonomous delivery of the Model Y shows that Tesla is moving closer to that vision.
Tesla is expected to keep refining its system with more tests and updates. The company plans to expand its robotaxi program. If successful, more deliveries like this could become common. For now, the fully autonomous delivery stands as a bold step toward a driverless future.
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