Waymo introduces winter weather response measures for the Waymo Driver

Nov 6

1. 05:03

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   Waymo explains its winter weather response measures

   In a series of posts, Waymo explains its approach to handling winter weather: the Waymo Driver can detect real-time changes in grip and adjust steering, braking, and acceleration, and the company also uses simulation testing to reproduce scenarios such as black ice and whiteout conditions, while keeping sensors clean through heaters and tiny wipers. Waymo says it will slow down, restrict service, or suspend operations depending on conditions, and advises users to check the app for the latest service information.

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2. 05:02

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   How Waymo handles severe winter weather

   Waymo posted an introduction to how its autonomous driving system handles winter weather: the Waymo Driver can detect real-time changes in grip and adjust steering, braking, and acceleration accordingly; the company also uses simulation testing to reproduce challenging road conditions such as black ice and whiteout weather, and built-in heaters and tiny wipers on the vehicle keep sensors clean. Waymo says it will slow down, limit service, or suspend operations when necessary, and recommends that users check service availability in their city through the Waymo App.

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