SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 27, 2025TechCrunch

Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout

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Waymo's robotaxis got stuck at intersections during a San Francisco blackout because their safety systems requested human confirmation when encountering dead traffic lights, creating a spike in requests that overwhelmed operators. The company is now rolling out software updates to help vehicles navigate power outages more independently without requiring confirmation checks.

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