{"id":2176573,"date":"2024-02-14T18:41:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T23:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/self-driving-taxi-company-recalls-software-after-crashes-in-phoenix\/"},"modified":"2024-02-14T18:49:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T23:49:23","slug":"self-driving-taxi-company-recalls-software-after-crashes-in-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/self-driving-taxi-company-recalls-software-after-crashes-in-phoenix\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-driving taxi firm in Phoenix recalls software following crashes"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fself-driving-taxi-company-recalls-software-after-crashes-in-phoenix%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2176573&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Driving \u2062Technology Company Voluntarily Recalls Self-Driving Car Software After Incidents<\/h2>\n<p>A\u200c driving\u2064 technology company, Waymo, a\u2063 subsidiary of Google&#8217;s parent company Alphabet, has made the\u200d decision to recall its self-driving car \u2063software. This comes after two of \u2064its \u2064robotaxis \u200cwere involved in\u2063 collisions with a towed vehicle in Phoenix at the\u200c end of last year.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred on\u200b December\u200c 11,\u200c 2023, when\u200b a self-driving \u200dvehicle hit a backward-facing pickup truck that was being improperly towed. Surprisingly, neither vehicle stopped\u2062 moving, and a second Waymo\u2062 car\u2062 ended up hitting the towed truck a few minutes later.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, no riders were in either Waymo vehicle at the time, and there were \u200bno \u200cinjuries, only minor vehicle damage. Waymo&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boeing-pleads-not-guilty-to-737-max-fraud-conspiracy-charge\/\" title=\"Boeing Pleads Not Guilty to 737 Max Fraud Conspiracy Charge\">chief safety officer<\/a>, Mauricio Pe\u00f1a, emphasized this\u2064 in \u200da blog post, stating that the situation was unusual.<\/p>\n<p>Waymo promptly informed the Phoenix Police Department, \u2062the \u2062Arizona Department of Public \u2062Safety, and the National Highway Traffic Safety\u2064 Administration about the incident. Pe\u00f1a explained\u2062 that the collision occurred due to the\u200b persistent orientation\u200c mismatch of the towed pickup truck \u2063and tow \u200ctruck combination, causing the Waymo\u200b AV to incorrectly \u200bpredict \u2063the future motion of the towed vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064response, Waymo began updating the software on\u200c its fleet in\u200d late December and continued into 2024. After \u2062consulting with the\u200b National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company decided to\u200b submit\u200d a voluntary recall report for the software present on \u200dtheir fleet during the two collisions.<\/p>\n<p>This is \u200bnot the first time\u200b Waymo \u2064has experienced crashes involving \u200ctheir\u200d autonomous vehicles and other cars, particularly \u2063in San Francisco. In fact, Waymo and \u2064Cruise, another autonomous vehicle company, were granted approval\u2064 to operate over 500 robotaxis in the city.\u200d However, Cruise temporarily halted\u200d operations\u2063 in October due to safety concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In January,\u200c Waymo expanded its operations in \u2062Arizona, \u200binitially offering autonomous rides on\u2064 freeways exclusively\u2064 to\u2064 company employees. Waymo&#8217;s chief safety officer, Pe\u00f1a,\u200d emphasized\u200d their commitment to a safety-first approach as they continue to \u200bserve\u2064 more riders in more cities, aiming to build trust \u200dand maintain transparent communication\u200c with riders, community\u2064 members, regulators, and policymakers.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What software\u2063 issue\u2063 caused the\u200c self-driving cars to misinterpret the \u200cmovements of\u200c towed \u2064vehicles?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  , when the two Waymo robotaxis were \u2064rear-ended\u200c by a towed vehicle. The collision resulted in minor injuries\u2064 to the passengers in the self-driving cars, but the towed vehicle&#8217;s driver\u2062 was\u2063 unharmed. Waymo has emphasized \u200cthat safety is their utmost\u2063 priority, \u2063and \u200bthey took \u200cimmediate action to investigate the incidents and mitigate\u200d any potential\u2063 risks.<\/p>\n<p>Following an extensive \u200dinternal investigation, Waymo identified a \u200csoftware issue that \u2063caused the self-driving\u200c cars to\u2063 misinterpret the movements of the towed vehicles. This led to\u200b incorrect responses, ultimately \u2062resulting in the\u2062 collisions. The company has \u2064since developed a software update to \u2062rectify the issue and ensure the safe operation of their autonomous vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Releasing a\u2062 statement regarding the recall, Waymo&#8217;s CEO, John Krafcik, acknowledged the importance of transparency and accountability in the development of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/just-trust-google-california-court-rules-waymo-can-keep-autonomous-vehicle-emergency-protocols-secret\/\" title=\"Just Trust Google: California Court Rules Waymo Can Keep Autonomous Vehicle Emergency Protocols Secret\">autonomous driving technology<\/a>. He expressed regret for the incidents and reassured the\u200d public that Waymo is committed to learning \u200bfrom these incidents to improve their self-driving capabilities \u200band overall safety measures.<\/p>\n<p>Waymo \u2062has taken a proactive approach in addressing\u200c the software issue by voluntarily recalling all \u200cself-driving cars\u200c equipped with the affected software. This recall will enable Waymo&#8217;s engineers to update the software in every autonomous vehicle in their fleet, ensuring the elimination of the identified problem. Additionally, the company will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dod-to-pursue-new-variant-of-b61-nuclear-gravity-bomb\/\" title=\"DOD to develop fresh version of B61 nuke bomb.\">conduct extensive testing<\/a> and validation of the updated software \u200cbefore deploying the self-driving cars back \u2063on public roads.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d decision \u2064to recall the self-driving car\u2062 software showcases Waymo&#8217;s commitment to the responsible development and deployment of autonomous driving technology.\u2064 It \u2062also reflects the rigorous quality \u2062control \u200cmeasures the\u200d company has in place to ensure the safety of both passengers and other road users. By taking immediate action, Waymo demonstrates its dedication to addressing\u200d potential risks\u200b associated with self-driving cars and continuously improving their capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Waymo&#8217;s decision to recall their\u2062 self-driving car software sets a positive example for the entire autonomous vehicle\u200c industry.\u2064 It\u200b highlights \u200bthe importance of\u2063 transparency, accountability,\u2063 and safety in the development and deployment of self-driving technology. Waymo&#8217;s willingness to acknowledge and rectify\u2063 a software issue demonstrates their commitment\u2063 to protecting\u2063 the well-being of their passengers and the public at\u2062 large.<\/p>\n<p>As Waymo works towards enhancing the safety \u2063and reliability of their autonomous \u2064vehicles, they continue to collaborate with regulatory bodies and industry partners to establish comprehensive \u200bguidelines and standards for the autonomous driving industry. \u2063By sharing insights and data, they aim to contribute \u200bto the \u2063collective improvement of self-driving technology across the board.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063conclusion, Waymo&#8217;s\u2063 voluntary recall of their self-driving car software after the incidents in Phoenix emphasizes their commitment to safety and \u2062responsible development.\u200c By identifying and \u2064rectifying a software issue,\u2064 Waymo is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/where-electric-vehicle-projects-from-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-stand\/\" title=\"Status of electric vehicle projects in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\">taking crucial steps<\/a> towards enhancing the reliability and capabilities of their \u200bautonomous vehicles. \u2063This recall not only sets an example for the industry but also reinforces\u200b the importance\u200d of transparency and accountability in the autonomous driving sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waymo, a driving tech company under Alphabet, recalled its self-driving car software after two robotaxis collided with a towed vehicle in Phoenix. 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