Ever since self-driving cars hit the roads, there have been many problems that companies have had to deal with. A few days ago, Amazon recalled 270 of its Robotaxi due to software issues.
On May 8 in San Francisco, an electric scooter driver crashed into an Amazon Robotaxi, after which the vehicle did not stop but continued to move in autonomous mode. Fortunately, the scooter driver, who suffered minor injuries, managed to escape and avoid more serious injuries.
The company recalled all vehicles after the accident and conducted an investigation. Analysis showed that the vehicle, after stopping, could not detect a person lying injured on the road in the immediate vicinity. Therefore, the software would allow the vehicle to continue moving forward because obstacles were not detected.
Software errors are only possible at speeds below 1.7 km/h. The company resolved the problem by updating the software, which was confirmed in simulations, as well as in real-world testing.
Amazon Zoox is currently being tested in several US cities (Las Vegas and San Francisco). The company plans to make the robotaxi available to the public in Las Vegas, as part of a plan to give free rides to select people in exchange for feedback.
Source: Reuters
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