A recent incident involving a Tesla Robotaxi in Austin, Texas, has highlighted some of the challenges autonomous vehicles face when navigating complex parking lots. A passenger recorded their experience as they tried to exit a busy parking lot, but the car kept driving in circles.
The safety monitor in the front passenger seat failed to intervene, leaving the client with no choice but to call for support. Despite multiple attempts by Tesla’s team to remotely guide the vehicle out of the loop, it took several minutes and repeated instructions before the Model Y finally emerged from its circular motion.
Tesla aims to expand its Robotaxi service to more cities in the US, and this incident serves as a reminder that human oversight is still necessary for these systems. The company’s use of safety monitors instead of human drivers raises questions about how autonomous vehicles will handle complex scenarios like parking lot navigation without additional support.
Source: https://insideevs.com/news/767675/tesla-robotaxi-stuck-parking-lot