How will Cybercab be automatically cleaned?

 

That Sucking Robot

Last Friday, Tesla revealed how an autonomous ride-hailing service will be managed, with a wild video of a custom-designed “sucking” robot.

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As we can see above, Tesla’s robotic arm is able to wirelessly connect with the Cybercab and open the doors, seamlessly enter the vehicle, and pick up bags and bottles that may have been left in the Cybercab.

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The robotic arm is able to autonomously switch attachments for different cleaning purposes. Above is the vacuum attachment for cleaning off any debris on the seats or floor.

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Or how about the buffer attachment designed to remove any fingerprints or smudges from the infotainment screen on the dashboard?

For small fleets, a single robotic arm would be sufficient. For larger ones, it would make sense to have a few bays – each equipped with a robotic cleaning arm – that Cybercabs could autonomously drive into for cleaning, leaving a limited number of situations the fleet owner would need to address by hand.   J Brown