Darting through the Cybertruck's door like a phantom, a burglar swiftly removes the window's frame.
Tesla has always emphasized the resilience of the Cybertruck, boasting about its fortified shell made of reinforced steel, claimed to withstand dents, damage, and corrosion for years. Even the glass windows garnered attention during the vehicle's unveiling. However, during the demonstration, it became clear that guarding vehicle glass from various stresses doesn't always prove to be straightforward. Tesla's lead designer, Franz von Holzhausen, managed to shatter the windows after throwing steel balls at them twice. Elon Musk humorously quipped, "At least the balls didn't go through," and vowed to make improvements.
Later, a video shared on YouTube showed that it now required substantial force to damage the glass. Tesla repeated this test themselves but this time using a baseball. While the glass proved more susceptible to shattering upon impact with hard objects, it doesn't necessarily make the Cybertruck impervious to burglaries.
Burglar Breaks-In Unnoticed
This was demonstrated in footage shared on Facebook by a Cybertruck owner. The video shows a hooded individual approaching the Cybertruck, checking his surroundings, and waiting for an opportune moment. Once no one was looking, he effortlessly removed the entire window from the door and entered the vehicle. The man spent a brief moment inside before leaving and driving away, seemingly taking his sweet time.
The car's owner, a man named Anuj Thakkar, expressed his concern while sharing the video. He noted that there were no alerts or notifications on his phone despite the Sentry Mode being enabled, leaving him puzzled.
Almost Inevitable Glass Break-ins
While the broken window isn't entirely unexpected, a thief could gain entry into any other car with similar ease. Other manufacturers don't highlight their glass as being particularly resistant, either. But in an emergency, it's crucial to be able to quickly shatter the window if the doors fail to open. In this sense, the shatter-resistant Cybertruck glass has its advantages despite not fragmenting upon impact.
In response to this incident, Tesla may consider adding a warning in their promotional materials, emphasizing the importance of additional security measures such as installing a car alarm system or ensuring valuables remain out of sight.
Enhancing the Alarm System
To strengthen the Cybertruck's alarm system and prevent or alert the owner of potential break-ins, Tesla could consider the following upgrades, taking into account the reported failures of Sentry Mode:
- Improved Sensor Technology:
- Install more advanced sensors to monitor the vehicle's surroundings more effectively, detecting potential break-ins with greater accuracy.
- Enhanced AI Algorithms:
- Upgrade Sentry Mode to use more sophisticated AI algorithms that can detect suspicious activities more efficiently.
- Customizable Alert Settings:
- Incorporate more user-friendly alert options to ensure timely and relevant notifications to the vehicle's owner.
- Seamless Smart Home Integration:
- Allow connected smart home systems to communicate with the Cybertruck, issuing alerts if any unauthorized movement is detected near the vehicle.
- Geofencing Capabilities:
- Offer more robust geofencing capabilities to ensure accurate alerts when the vehicle is outside designated parking areas.
- Regular Software Updates:
- Continue releasing updates to address potential vulnerabilities in the alarm system.
- Implementing Biometric Authentication:
- Consider adding biometric security measures, such as facial recognition or fingerprint scanning, for authorized access to the vehicle.
- Community Feedback and Machine Learning:
- Encourage owner feedback to continuously improve and refine the alarm system using machine learning algorithms.
By incorporating these enhancements, Tesla can greatly improve the Cybertruck's alarm system, making break-ins less likely and better protecting the vehicle and its contents.
