US EditionWaymo recalls 1,200 robotaxis following low-speed collisions with gates and chains
- In late 2024, Waymo recalled approximately 1,200 of its self-driving cars operating in several major U.S. Cities due to minor accidents involving barriers such as gates and chains.
- The recall followed a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation after learning of 16 collisions involving stationary or semi-stationary objects between December 2022 and December 2024.
- Waymo updated its robotic fleet’s fifth-generation automated driving software in November 2024, aiming to fix a software bug that caused these low-speed impacts without any injuries reported.
- The company emphasized its commitment to rigorous safety measures, noting that the decline in injuries across tens of millions of miles traveled by its self-driving vehicles demonstrates the effectiveness of its technology in enhancing road safety.
- The recall was completed by December 26, 2024, and Waymo plans to expand its fleet and operations while continuing software improvements to reduce collision risks with roadway barriers.
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Over 1,200 Self-Driving Robotaxis Recalled Due To Software Glitch That Led To Crashes
Waymo, the software company that was first known as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, recalled more than 1,200 of its robotaxis this week after a software glitch caused multiple crashes into chains, gates, or other roadway barriers.The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Waymo robotaxis after reports of the automated cars violating traffic laws, CNBC reported. Waymo said it was aw…
Waymo issues recall after disturbing crashes & rolls out new 'road safety' tech
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