Tesla unveils the “sucking” robot to clean the Cybertruck (video)
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla présente le robot “qui suce” pour nettoyer le Cybercab (vidéo)" in French.

Tesla has unveiled an autonomous cleaning robot designed to maintain the interior of its future robot-taxi, the Cybercab.
In Elon Musk and Tesla‘s futuristic world, humans will no longer have a place. Everything will be automated, entrusted to machines, which can indeed break down, but never go on strike, never go on vacation, no mood swings, don’t ask for raises… and are easily replaceable with increasingly more efficient models.
However, humans, even without income in a world where employment eventually becomes scarce due to artificial intelligence, etc., will still need to consume and travel. Under surveillance and in taxis… without drivers. Also unemployed. But all of this raises a problem for Tesla: the cleanliness of its autonomous Cybercabs.

The “Sucking” Robot
The video presented by Tesla to showcase its cleaning robot has a very elegant title, in line with Elon Musk’s logic: “This robot sucks.” There is a double meaning: “This robot sucks,” or “aspire” to be smarter, but also “this robot is useless.” In English, the slang verb “to suck” is often used to express that something is bad, disappointing, or ineffective.
This robot is equipped with a manipulator arm with various attachments, including a powerful vacuum capable of removing crumbs and debris from seats and floors, as well as a rotating microfiber pad to clean the vehicle’s 21-inch touchscreen. It can also lift the central armrest to ensure thorough cleaning.

This innovation aims to automate the maintenance of Cybercabs, thereby reducing dependence on human staff and optimizing operational efficiency. However, challenges remain, particularly in managing complex dirt like mud, which could be spread by the robot, or detecting large debris. Discussions are ongoing about how these robots might identify situations requiring human intervention.
Although the cleaning robot is currently in the concept phase, it fits into Tesla’s broader vision of a future with autonomous and sustainable vehicles, where models like the Cybercab would not only drive autonomously but also handle maintenance.
Finally, the best part of this video is found in the comments left below it. They are quite amusing. Here are some:
“Hypothetically, could it detect a man disguised as a car seat with a bottle between his legs? Asking for a friend…”
“Wow, even vacuum cleaners are losing their jobs!”
“Can this robot do a Roman salute to greet its owner?”
“In the future, Optimus (Tesla’s humanoid robot, ed.) will also suck. We all know that’s going to happen.”
“Everyone thinks it’s great until their own job gets replaced.”
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