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Tesla Cybercab ditches steering wheel for virtual joystick

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Tesla's Cybercab vehicle is designed without traditional manual controls, featuring instead a virtual joystick. This autonomous design eliminates the need for a steering wheel and pedals, indicating a shift towards fully self-driving capabilities. AI

IMPACT This development signals a potential future direction for autonomous vehicle interfaces, moving away from traditional manual controls.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a specific product feature (virtual joystick in a car) rather than a core AI development or release.

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Tesla Cybercab ditches steering wheel for virtual joystick

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