{"id":57548,"date":"2025-06-06T16:10:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T20:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/?p=57548"},"modified":"2025-06-05T05:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:40:28","slug":"tesla-hits-the-child-shocking-robotaxi-test-shows-self-driving-tech-colliding-with-kid-sized-dummy-at-close-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/06\/tesla-hits-the-child-shocking-robotaxi-test-shows-self-driving-tech-colliding-with-kid-sized-dummy-at-close-range\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cTesla Hits the Child\u201d: Shocking Robotaxi Test Shows Self-Driving Tech Colliding With Kid-Sized Dummy at Close Range"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \ud83d\ude97 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving<\/strong> software failed to stop for a child-size dummy, sparking safety concerns.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udd27 The Dawn Project<\/strong> conducted the test, highlighting flaws in Tesla’s decision-making algorithms.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udccd Tesla plans to deploy robotaxis in Austin, geofencing them to specific areas for safety.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd0d The incident raises questions about the readiness and reliability of autonomous vehicle technology<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    Tesla’s bold vision of a future dominated by autonomous vehicles is once again in the spotlight following a recent incident involving their Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. In a test that has sparked intense debate, Tesla’s FSD software failed to stop for a child-size dummy, raising questions about the reliability and safety of self-driving cars. As Tesla prepares to deploy a fleet of robotaxis in Austin, Texas, public scrutiny over the efficacy and ethical implications of autonomous driving technology intensifies. This incident is not an isolated one, and it serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges that lie ahead in the quest for fully autonomous vehicles.<\/p>\n

    The Child-Size Dummy Incident<\/h2>\n

    In a recent video released by the Dawn Project, a Tesla Model Y equipped with the FSD version 13.2.9 was seen failing to stop for a child-size dummy. The test was conducted under controlled conditions, with the dummy crossing in front of a stopped school bus with its stop sign out and red lights flashing. Despite detecting the dummy as a pedestrian, the car did not slow down or stop. This incident echoes a real-life tragedy in 2023, when a Tesla Model Y struck a high school student, causing severe injuries. These situations underscore the critical need for robust safety measures in autonomous vehicles, highlighting the potential risks of relying solely on technology for decision-making in complex, real-world environments.<\/p>\n

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