Tesla Does Not Allow Children Under 13 to Ride in the Cybercab Robotaxi

    Tesla has disclosed additional information about the age restriction, crash safety system and technical design of its new Cybercab robotaxi. The private presentation dedicated to the product differed considerably from the company's major events. The presentation lasted approximately 15 minutes, and Tesla chief Elon Musk apparently did not speak at the event. Cybercab is designed to operate without driver intervention using only cameras and artificial intelligence. According to the company, the vehicle will be considerably cheaper than Waymo robotaxis.    One of Cybercab's main distinctions is a restriction involving children. Tesla currently does not allow passengers under 13 to ride in the vehicle. People ages 8 to 17 may ride in the Model Y vehicles used by the Robotaxi service. However, they must be accompanied by an adult in each of the 2 vehicles. Cybercab does not have standard LATCH anchors for securing a child seat to the vehicle body. A child seat can therefore be installed only with a seat belt.    If a crash occurs, the vehicle's safety systems will activate automatically. The airbags will deploy, the doors will unlock, and the hazard and interior lights will turn on. The high-voltage battery will shut down, and the windows will open slightly for ventilation. The vehicle will stop and shift into Park. At the same time, a 2-way connection with Tesla's passenger support team will be established through the multimedia system. Following an investigation into whether electronic door locks could trap people inside vehicles after a crash, Tesla agreed to recall 3 million vehicles in China.    Cybercab has electronic door locks. The doors can open automatically at the beginning and end of a trip. A small button is provided for opening a door from the outside. Inside the cabin, there is a clearly visible mechanical release lever on the armrest of each door.    The vehicle's brakes are controlled by an electronic system instead of hydraulic fluid and lines. Electric mechanisms control the brake calipers. This design requires fewer components. Tesla had previously also replaced the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels in Cybertruck with electronic controls.    Cybercab's windows currently do not open fully. Tesla does not explain the reason for this in its documents. The vehicle's USB-C power outlets deliver 90 W. This is approximately 4 times the figure offered by conventional vehicles.    The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has already opened an investigation into the vehicle's introduction. Tesla must now demonstrate the vehicle's safety to both the public and local authorities.