Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users

Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit Waymo is now detecting road surface issues like potholes during its rides and sharing this real-time data directly with the navigation app Waze, aiding both drivers and municipal repairs. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing that data with Waze users

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In a collaboration between two subsidiaries under the Alphabet umbrella, autonomous vehicle company Waymo and crowdsourced navigation app Waze are partnering to improve road infrastructure data. Waymo's fleet of robotaxis will systematically identify and report road surface defects, such as potholes, during their routine operations. This sensor-generated data on road conditions is then seamlessly fed into the Waze platform. Consequently, the information becomes instantly available to the vast network of Waze users navigating city streets. The initiative aims to provide more accurate and timely alerts to drivers about upcoming road hazards, enhancing safety and trip planning. Simultaneously, the aggregated data is shared with city authorities to inform and potentially accelerate maintenance and repair schedules. This partnership leverages Waymo's precise autonomous sensing technology to enrich Waze's community-sourced map data, creating a more dynamic and detailed picture of urban road conditions for the public and municipalities alike.

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