Is the Waymo-Uber bromance fraying?
… Driverless Digest’s Harry Campbell is also predicting that Waymo and Uber’s partnership may be running out of steam. Link: Uber and Waymo are partners. …
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Waymo recalls robotaxis for driving on flooded roads
Waymo is recalling its autonomous driving software that allowed its vehicles to drive on flooded roads. The recall affects 3,791 vehicles that operate using Waymo’s fifth and sixth generation systems. …
Waymo suspends freeway driving amid safety concerns
… And a driver in Dallas caught a Waymo blazing through a red light at a busy intersection. Right now, there’s no word on when Waymo will return to highway driving, or resume service in Atlanta and San Antonio. Update May 22nd: Updated to include a statement from Waymo spokesperson Chris Pappas.
Waymo Is Trying to Crack Down on Solo Kids in Driverless Cars
… Waymo says a specially trained team of support agents deals with any issues its teen riders might have. Waymo says that “hundreds” of Phoenix families use the service each week. …
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Waymo says it built a better benchmark for comparing robotaxis to humans | TechCrunch
… Waymo said the new model will help it better understand how humans behave in crash scenarios that its robotaxis encounter. “For decades, the automotive industry has used physical and virtual crash dummies to evaluate a car’s safety features, including its hardware and structural integrity,” Waymo w… …
Waymo bought Apple's self-driving car proving ground for $220M | TechCrunch
… Waymo acquired the property, which is located near other proving grounds in Wittman, Arizona, for $220 million, according to the filing . The sale was recorded June 5. Waymo confirmed the sale to TechCrunch. The purchase rounds out Waymo’s already robust network of closed test courses. …
Waymo's newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders | TechCrunch
… The Ojai is equipped with Waymo’s sixth-generation system — including 13 cameras, four lidar sensors, six radar units, and an array of external audio receivers. That sixth-generation system is the keystone to Waymo’s commercial strategy because it’s designed to be modular. …
Uber, Wayve and Waymo are headed towards a robotaxi showdown in London | TechCrunch
… Meanwhile, Waymo is also on London’s streets. In April, Waymo began testing its autonomous vehicles with human safety operators. …
Waymo Eyes Portland for Robotaxi Expansion, With Testing Already Underway
… In the press release, Waymo said that it believes Portland's independent spirit and sense of community make the city a fitting place for Waymo's expansion. …
Waymo dominates autonomous vehicle registrations as Tesla trails behind | TechCrunch
… Waymo, for instance, paused operations in some Texas cities earlier this month due to issues with how its vehicles operate around floods. But there’s no denying Waymo’s dominance in Texas — at least for now. …