Waymo voluntarily recalls 3,800 robotaxis over software glitch causing floodwater driving
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Summary
Waymo voluntarily recalled approximately 3,800 robotaxis in the U.S. to fix software issues that caused autonomous vehicles to drive onto flooded roadways and stall. The recall affects vehicles using Waymo's fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems, following incidents in Austin, Texas where the vehicles were seen driving into standing water and becoming disabled, creating hazards for other drivers.
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Waymo autonomous vehicles in Austin, Texas were recently seen on camera driving onto a flooded street and stalling, requiring other drivers to navigate around them
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