Elon Musk admits that Tesla Robotaxis have a 'cat problem'

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Tesla's Robotaxi service has recently broadened its operational hours, now extending to 11 PM.

However, it faces challenges with low-light detection, particularly struggling to identify small creatures like grey kittens in dark conditions.

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  • Tesla's Robotaxi service has recently broadened its operational hours, now extending to 11 PM.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:11:35 UTC.

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