Waymo defends use of remote assistance workers in US robotaxi operations

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo on Tuesday defended its use of remote ...
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Waymo Has 70 Remote Agents, But They Can't Drive the Robotaxis

After an exec made headlines about having Remote Assistance agents in the Philippines, Waymo says they only 'provide advice.' They don't 'control, steer, or drive the vehicle.' ...

Waymo denies using remote drivers after Senate testimony goes viral

The robotaxi company has come under scrutiny for its use of remote assistants, some of whom are based in the Philippines.
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Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo

Tesla filed new comments with the California Public Utilities Commission that amount to a quiet admission: its “Robotaxi” ...
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Waymo Clarifies Role of Remote Workers Amid U.S. Robotaxi Safety Scrutiny

Waymo, Alphabets (NASDAQ: GOOGL) autonomous vehicle subsidiary and the largest robotaxi operator in the United States, has ...
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Imint Releases Vidhance for Remote Assistance

IMINT Image Intelligence AB has launched Vidhance for Remote Assistance, a new suite of subscription-based tools designed to transform the quality of video content captured by remote assistance ...

Waymo defends use of remote assistance workers in robotaxi operations

Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo on Tuesday defended its use of remote assistance personnel in the face of questions from Congress and said they have never been used to ...