Silicon Valley startup Tensor, a rebranded version of self-driving pioneer AutoX, has unveiled what it says is the first fully autonomous car that private buyers will be able to purchase. Presented in San Jose, the electric ‘Robocar’ is classified as Level-4, meaning it can operate without human intervention within defined areas. The prototype features more than 100 sensors, including 37 cameras, five custom-designed lidars and 11 radars, supported by Tensor’s in-house ‘Foundation Model’ driving software. When self-driving is engaged, the steering yoke folds away and pedals retract, while an optional privacy mode limits data transmitted to the cloud. Vietnamese automaker Vinfast will build the vehicle, which Tensor aims to ship in the second half of 2026. The company has not disclosed pricing but signalled it will sit above existing luxury EVs such as the Lucid Air. Tensor’s decision to pursue direct consumer sales contrasts with rivals that are concentrating on robotaxi fleets. Waymo is expanding ride-hailing pilots in several U.S. cities, while Tesla is testing driverless Model Y robotaxis in Austin ahead of a planned commercial rollout. Tensor is betting that affluent early adopters will pay a premium for hands-off driving and data privacy, as regulators and consumers weigh safety and surveillance concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles.