
Waymo Robotaxis Stranded by Blackout: What Went Wrong
Waymo's robotaxis got stuck during a recent San Francisco blackout due to a software design that treated disabled traffic lights as four-way stops, prompting a surge in confirmation checks that exacerbated congestion. The company is addressing this issue with a software update that will provide its self-driving system with specific power outage context, allowing it to navigate more decisively. This update aims to improve Waymo's robotaxis' ability to handle widespread outages, reducing the likelihood of similar congestion in the future.










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