The incident exposes the limits of remote supervision systems in AV networks.
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When a confused Waymo robotaxi blocked an ambulance from reaching the scene of last weekend's mass shooting in Austin, Texas, it wasn't a remote Waymo agent coming to the rescue.
Why it matters: The incident exposes the limits of remote supervision systems in AV networks when vehicles — or the public — need urgent intervention.
The incident raises questions about whether the cars are equipped to operate near emergency situations.
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