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Haas Alert's Safety Cloud alerts drivers to the presence of emergency vehicles ahead. Photo: Courtesy of Haas Alert
Technology that warns human drivers of emergency vehicles ahead could also be used by autonomous vehicle companies to reroute robotaxis away from danger, a Chicago-based technology startup says.
Why it matters: Human drivers usually know enough to avoid police or fire scenes. But robotaxis keep driving into dicey situations and sometimes wind up blocking emergency responders, putting lives at risk.
