Tesla robotaxi test filmed, braking system rendered ridiculous by a simple flash of light: "I don't understand what happened."

Tesla 's latest innovation may be more flawed than it seems. Just a couple of days ago, Elon Musk celebrated the successful launch of Robotaxi: "The culmination of a decade of hard work. Both the AI ​​chip and software teams were built from the ground up within Tesla," the CEO wrote on X, delighted with this achievement.

The Tesla boss fulfilled one of his dreams this past weekend, when his brand's robotaxis began transporting passengers in Austin, Texas. However, witnesses quickly emerged who claim that these autonomous taxis still have a long way to go.

This is what @FactsChaser, a profile on X (formerly Twitter), demonstrated, sharing the journey of a young woman in a Tesla robotaxi. The vehicle slammed on the brakes due to a simple flash of light, alerting the passenger.

"I'm not sure what just happened, but the vehicle thought it saw something. Many people consider this to be one of the limitations of the Robotaxi's autonomous driving. As you can see, I dropped all my stuff on the floor," the young woman says while recording the scene.

The people selected to enjoy this experience were fans of the company itself. Those who have ridden in Musk's robotaxi include employees of one of the billionaire's companies, company enthusiasts, and even Tesla investors.