Waymo robotaxi safety review after school-drop-off collision
TL;DR
A Waymo robotaxi hit a child near a Santa Monica elementary school during drop-off; the car detected the child and slowed to about 6 mph before impact, and federal regulators said they’re investigating how the autonomous vehicle handled the incident.
Topics:businesstechnology#auto-safety#automotive-accidents#pedestrian-accidents#self-driving-cars#technology#waymo
- Waymo robotaxi hits child at school drop-off, triggering safety inquiry The Washington Post
- A Waymo hit a child near an elementary school. The NHTSA is investigating CNBC
- A commitment to transparency and road safety: event overview Waymo
- Waymos driving past TX school buses prompt investigation mysanantonio.com
- Child struck by Waymo near elementary school in Santa Monica abc7.com
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on The Washington Post