Tesla's newly launched robotaxi geofence in Austin has gained attention for its phallic shape. This geofence, released on July 14, is larger than Waymo's by a few square miles, indicating progress in Tesla's robotaxi testing. Initial users of the robotaxi app observed the shape and shared their reactions online. CEO Elon Musk acknowledged this observation by reposting a related video that gained millions of views. Previously, Tesla's robotaxis had a smaller operating area compared to Waymo, which has been testing its vehicles in Austin since 2023.
The shape of the new geofence in Austin resembles that of the male appendage, raising eyebrows among early users of Tesla's robotaxi app.
Musk reposted a widely viewed video noting that the geofence was "bigger, longer, and uncut," highlighting the notable shape.
Tesla's new geofence is larger by a few square miles compared to Waymo's, marking significant progress in Tesla's robotaxi testing.
Initially, Tesla's robotaxis were limited to a smaller area compared to Waymo's, which had been testing driverless vehicles in Austin since 2023.
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