From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m
Elon Musk Teases Tesla Roadster Autonomy
Elon Musk claims Tesla Roadster will perform autonomous stunts and loop tracks in Texas.
In brief
Elon Musk claims Tesla Roadster will perform autonomous stunts and loop tracks in Texas. Elon Musk says Tesla Roadster will be sentient enough to repeat unveiling stunts and test on a Texas loop track. Originally reported by Motor1.
Elon Musk's Roadster Claim
Elon Musk says Tesla Roadster will be sentient enough to repeat its unveiling tricks autonomously.
“You will be able to ask the Roadster to perform any of the tricks shown autonomously, as it will be sentient”
Texas Loop Track Tease
Musk hints at a wild looping track at Tesla's Texas headquarters for owners to test stunts.
“we will have a wild looping track (crazier even than hot wheels) at our texas HQ”
Unveiling Stunts Details
Roadster climbed steep ramps using suction, drove upside down, flipped through air, and landed upright.
“an unmanned roadster climbed a steep ramp using suction drove upside down flipped through the air and used thrusters to land upright”
Hardware Behind Stunts
Tesla uses steer by wire with cold gas thrusters for the maneuvers, same system as SpaceX.
“tesla says the car used 10 nozzles and ultra-high-pressure air tanks to pull it off”
Production Timeline
Roadster production targeted for late 2020s, with the stunt-capable version for Rocket buyers.
“coverage now describes production as targeted for the late 2020s, often around 2028 at giga texas”
Track Access and Safety
Tesla hasn't specified who gets track access first or how autonomous stunt runs will be supervised.
“what's missing is any indication of who gets track access first whether it opens to every roadster reservation holder or just rocket buyers”
The key point
Elon Musk says Tesla Roadster will be sentient enough to repeat unveiling stunts and test on a Texas loop track.
