Tesla launches two-day autonomy pop-up in Austin

Tesla is organizing a two-day autonomy pop-up event in Austin, Texas, beginning March 13, 2026. The event allows visitors to view the Cybercab, interact with Optimus, and try out Full Self-Driving (Supervised). Food and limited merchandise will be available for purchase on site.

Tesla has announced a special autonomy-focused pop-up event in Austin, set to run for two days starting on March 13, 2026. The initiative, shared via a post by Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt, aims to showcase the company's advancements in autonomous technology.

Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to see the Cybercab up close, meet the Optimus robot, and experience Full Self-Driving (FSD) in supervised mode. According to the event description, "During your visit, you'll get to see Cybercab, meet Optimus and experience FSD (Supervised)." Practical amenities include food options and a selection of limited Tesla merchandise, both available for purchase directly on-site.

This pop-up comes amid Tesla's ongoing developments in robotics and self-driving capabilities, providing a hands-on preview for interested visitors in Austin. The event highlights the integration of hardware like Optimus with software features such as FSD, though details on attendance or additional programming remain unspecified in the announcement. No broader context on the pop-up's purpose beyond demonstration was provided.

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