Waymo’s next-gen robotaxi is ready for passengers — and also ‘high-volume production’

Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - After years of testing and validation, Waymo announced today that it's sixth-generation robotaxi technology is finally ready for passenger trips. The updated autonomous driving system will first be rolled out for employees and their friends in San Francis…

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Waymo’s next-gen robotaxi is ready for passengers — and also ‘high-volume production’

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Waymo’s next-gen robotaxi is ready for passengers — and also ‘high-volume production’ - The Verge

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Waymo’s push: one‑million weekly rides and rapid market scaling

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Waymo Announces Its Next Generation of Robotaxis

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The companies have launched a pilot program in Atlanta, where “during the rare event a vehicle door is left ajar, preventing the car from departing, nearby Dashers are notified, allowing Waymo to get its vehicles back on the road quickly.”

22 days / bsky / @404media.co / 404media.co

OK. So *this* is the AI future. 1. Replace delivery drivers with self-driving cars ... 2. ...that only drive if their doors are closed ... 3. ... so you have to pay people to go around closing the car doors on the self-driving cars. www.404media.co/wa

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Another reason why Tesla’s FSD systems simply aren’t ready: Waymo quote. ““While cameras on conventional cars can struggle with raindrops, road grime, and ice, our system features integrated cleaning systems to maintain visibility.”.” $TSLA $TSLAQ $GOOG

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