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Cybercab Adds Rear Camera View and New Robotaxi Rider Features
Tesla introduced changes to the Cybercab passenger interface on its Austin Robotaxi network, including access to the rear camera during trips. According to Austin-based autonomous vehicle tracker Ethan McKanna, the live feed opens from a camera app in the touchscreen's app drawer and is not shown permanently. The feature responds to a request from Dan Burkland on October 9, who also asked for the repeater cameras, though only the rear camera has been reported as available.…
- Austin Robotaxi riders can view the Cybercab's rear camera on the touchscreen during trips.
- Rear camera opens via a dedicated app, not shown permanently during the ride.
- Update adds mini-map, larger ETA display, light mode, and persistent 'Hey Grok' card.
🔎 Why it matters: It lets passengers on the Cybercab in Austin's Robotaxi network check traffic behind the vehicle without turning around. The feature went from an October 9 request to available in about two weeks, according to October 24 posts.
📈 Upside: Passengers can check traffic behind the vehicle from the touchscreen without turning around, by opening the camera manually.
📉 Risk: Only the rear camera is reported as available; the original request also included the repeater cameras, which remain unconfirmed.
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