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"Waymo's Dual Vehicle Collision Prompts Recall and Stock Stumble"

Waymo issued a voluntary recall for the software on its entire fleet of robotaxis after two of its autonomous SUVs made contact with the same tow truck in Phoenix. The collisions, which occurred on Dec. 11, 2023, resulted in minor vehicle damage, and no riders were present in the SUVs at the time. Waymo notified the authorities and initiated a software update to address the issue, completing the update on Jan. 12 and filing a recall report with the NHTSA.

via KTAR.com|

#autonomous-vehicles #phoenix #robotaxi

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"Waymo Issues Software Recall After Self-Driving Cars Collide with Truck"

Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, issued a recall for its self-driving car software after two of its vehicles hit the same truck in Phoenix. The vehicles incorrectly interpreted the truck's movement, leading to collisions. Waymo informed authorities, updated its software, and conducted a voluntary recall, emphasizing its commitment to safety. This incident highlights the challenges of autonomous vehicles in handling unusual situations, similar to a previous incident involving Cruise, GM's self-driving subsidiary.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#autonomous-vehicles #safety #self-driving-cars

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Waymo Recalls Self-Driving Software After Dual Truck Collisions

Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, issued a recall for its self-driving car software after two of its vehicles hit the same truck in Phoenix, Arizona. The vehicles incorrectly interpreted the truck's movement, leading to the collisions. Waymo informed authorities, updated its vehicle software, and conducted a voluntary recall. This incident highlights the challenges of autonomous vehicles encountering "edge cases," or unusual situations, and follows a similar incident involving Cruise, General Motors' self-driving subsidiary, which also issued a software recall after a pedestrian was struck.

via CNN|

#autonomous-vehicles #safety #self-driving-cars

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"Waymo Recalls Robotaxis After Dual Pickup Truck Crashes"

Waymo issued a software recall for its robotaxis after two vehicles made contact with the same improperly towed pickup truck in Phoenix, leading to minor vehicle damage but no injuries. The incidents were caused by a software error that incorrectly predicted the movements of the towed vehicle. Waymo developed and deployed a fix for its software to prevent similar incidents in the future. In contrast, rival company Cruise faced a more serious incident in San Francisco, leading to a suspension of its license to operate in California.

via Engadget|

#robotaxis #safety #self-driving-vehicles

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"Waymo Recalls Self-Driving Software After Robotaxis Crash Into Towed Truck"

Waymo is recalling and updating the software for its robotaxi fleet after two vehicles crashed into the same towed pickup truck in Phoenix, Arizona. The company described the crashes as "minor" and stated that no passengers were in the vehicles at the time, with no injuries reported. The recall comes amidst increased scrutiny on self-driving cars, with Waymo's rival operator Cruise also facing operational challenges following a crash. The recall could intensify public pressure on Waymo as autonomous vehicle fleets are under scrutiny from cities, citizens, and government agencies.

via TechCrunch|

#autonomous-vehicles #robotaxi #safety