Waymo Forced To Recall Its Robotaxis Because They Kept Hitting Telephone Poles

The article discusses the recent recall of a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix, Arizona, and how it highlights the potential flaws in relying on high-definition maps for autonomous driving. This gives Tesla’s vision-only approach an unexpected advantage. The article also discusses the two main trends in autonomous driving, with most companies using a variety of sensors while Tesla relies solely on cameras. However, Tesla’s approach may prove to be more effective in the long run as precision maps can be vulnerable to unexpected changes in the environment.