In this incident, the Serve robotics delivery bot attempted to make its way onto the curb when a Waymo robotaxi making a right turn struck it after the bot paused momentarily.
Waymo's spokesperson stated that the Driver system recognized the delivery robot as an inanimate object, which sparked discussions about the evolving interaction between autonomous vehicles and their surroundings.
The incident raised safety concerns as autonomous vehicles become more prevalent; there’s an ongoing debate about protocols for determining responsibility during vehicle collisions.
Both vehicles sustained no damage, yet the incident illustrates the unique challenges faced by autonomous driving technologies as they navigate complex urban environments.
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