Waymo recalls 3,871 Robotaxis after cars drove into active construction zones
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What just happened? The challenge for autonomous vehicles has never been ordinary driving – it's the edge cases. Temporary roadwork, shifting lane lines and irregular signage can still confuse even sophisticated systems. A recent recall by Waymo shows how those gaps can surface in real-world deployments.
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis following incidents in freeway construction areas. According to a safety recall report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company's fifth-generation automated driving system may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones under certain circumstances, either because it fails to recognize the construction zone or prioritizes other freeway hazards.
The filing identifies 3,871 vehicles as potentially affected. It states that under certain circumstances, the system "may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to...
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