The Tesla Cybercab was presented as a fully autonomous driving vehicle, born without a steering wheel, without pedals and without mirrors. The company has always defended that passengers could simply get in and let the car drive itself, without the need for any human intervention.
However, a video published on social media revealed that, after all, there is a way to drive the Cybercab manually. The discovery shows that, despite the minimalist design and the promise of fully autonomous driving, the vehicle features a hidden joystick that allows manual control.
This revelation raises questions about the vehicle's true autonomous capabilities and about what Tesla is really planning for this technology. The existence of this alternative control mechanism suggests that the company may be preparing for situations in which autonomous driving is not possible or safe.
The video generated considerable attention on social media, with many users questioning whether Tesla is really as close to a fully autonomous driving system as it claims, or whether this joystick solution represents a return to more traditional forms of vehicle control.
