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The first test of Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin, Texas will be limited to specific areas deemed the safest by the company, according to CEO Elon Musk. Musk stated that Tesla’s vehicles will only navigate intersections with high confidence or take alternative routes to ensure safety.
### Geofencing Strategy Shift
Using a geofence marks a significant strategy shift for Musk, who previously claimed his company could deploy a general-purpose self-driving solution anywhere without human supervision. This geofencing approach will also be implemented in California and potentially other states for future robotaxi trials.
### Remote Monitoring and Scaling Up
To ensure a cautious approach, Tesla will have employees remotely monitor an initial fleet of around 10 Model Y SUVs equipped with unsupervised Full Self-Driving software. These vehicles will operate without a safety operator inside, with plans to start small and scale up based on performance.
### Operations Center Monitoring
Similar to other autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo, Tesla will have an operations center where employees can provide remote guidance to the vehicles if necessary. This approach involves communicating with the self-driving system to offer context and assist in problem-solving without taking direct control of the vehicles.
