Waymo Recalls Robotaxis After Incidents in Construction Zones
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Waymo Recalls Robotaxis After Incidents in Construction Zones

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Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to safety concerns after multiple instances of the vehicles entering closed construction zones on highways. The recall addresses a flaw in the vehicles' ability to recognize and avoid these areas.

Waymo has identified at least 13 instances where its robotaxis drove into highway sections closed for construction, according to a report from TechCrunch. The company initiated the recall to address the issue and prevent future incidents.

The recall affects approximately 3,997 vehicles. Waymo intends to deploy a software update to resolve the problem, enabling the robotaxis to better identify and respond to highway construction zones. The company did not provide a timeline for the completion of the recall or the rollout of the software update.

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