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Tesla’s Smart Summon feature allows drivers to call their car from anywhere in a parking lot, using autonomous driving technology.
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Elon Musk hints at expanding Smart Summon beyond parking lots, enabling owners to summon their vehicle from any location.
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The technology mirrors a scene from the 1997 James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies,” where 007 remotely controls his BMW 750iL.
Tesla’s Smart Summon feature is bringing James Bond-style technology to the real world. Recently, Elon Musk showcased the feature on Twitter, highlighting its capabilities. With Smart Summon, Tesla owners can call their car from anywhere in a parking lot, and it will drive itself to their location using fully autonomous driving technology.
Inspired by the iconic scene from “Tomorrow Never Dies,” Musk’s vision for Smart Summon goes beyond parking lots. Tesla’s official account clarified that the feature already allows owners to summon their vehicle from any location within a parking lot and send it to a specific spot. A demonstration video showcased the feature’s capabilities, with a Tesla car autonomously navigating through a parking lot to reach its owner.
While there’s no concrete timeline for expanding Smart Summon, Musk’s comments hint at a future where Tesla owners can summon their vehicle from anywhere. This technology draws intriguing parallels with the world of James Bond, making what was once science fiction a reality.
As autonomous vehicles continue to advance, Tesla’s Smart Summon feature is paving the way for a new era in transportation. With its potential to transform the driving experience, Musk’s vision for Smart Summon is an exciting glimpse into the future of transportation.
You can summon a driverless Tesla from anywhere in the parking lot.
Rapidly approaching the ability to summon from anywhere at all. https://t.co/qan7RqA8Ah
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 23, 2024
