Elon Musk News: Elon Musk’s latest headache after Cybertruck is Tesla’s Robotaxi; Here’s where the obstacles come from
Tesla’s Robotaxi’s road is bumpy
While Musk has boasted about self-driving cars for years and promised that the company will deliver, he has delayed its launch date, which he believes is necessary to give engineers more time to develop the technology.
Waymo forward race
Meanwhile, EV manufacturers’ competitors in the U.S. and China have introduced autonomous driving technology into their vehicles, according to the report. This has led some experts to speculate that the automaker is already behind in the driverless race, according to Street.
According to the report, Tesla’s rival Waymo has partnered with Uber to successfully launch self-driving cars on the road and has become an early leader in the field according to the report.
Autonomous driving issues and federal review
However, this is not the only obstacle facing a company. According to the Street Report, the autonomous driving software behind its driving impetus has allegedly led to many road incidents that have led to federal investigations.
Experts also reportedly pointed out that robots won’t drive completely autonomously because remote human operators on the streets will assist them.
Tesla’s trademark barriers
While Musk and Tesla are experiencing a new obstacle, this time it was encountered from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as the company encountered boycotts in an attempt to give the trademark “Robotaxi” because the agency believes the name is too generic to legal protection but protected by the streets. The company announced in an April 23 filing that its name “Cybercab” had also been suspended as other companies have been trying to register similar names, including Cyberlandr, a company that sells Syberke accessories, covering the streets.
On May 6, USPTO released the “Non-final Office Action” of the Robotaxi trademark. Essentially, this is an official letter from a trademark examiner that clarifies issues that must be resolved before the application can be made on the street. Tesla has three months of response and provides more evidence or arguments, otherwise it will reject the application.
FAQ
When should Tesla’s robot be launched?
June 2025 is the target date for launching Robotaxi.
Will robots drive completely autonomously?
no. It will require remote human assistance.
