Ever the showman, as well as one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time, Musk used a Warner Bros movie lot to show off a prototype of what is now being called the Cybercab. This version was a sleek, silver, two-seater without the familiar steering wheel or pedals of a traditional car.

Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.