GM's Cruise unit has made several updates to how robotaxis respond to approaching lights and sirens, in addition to how robotaxis behave around emergency vehicles. The robotaxis will now slow down ...

New research found that the flashing lights mounted on emergency vehicles can disorient automated driving systems.

The research was inspired by reports that Teslas using the electric carmaker’s advanced driver assistance feature, Autopilot, collided with some 16 stationary emergency vehicles between 2018 and ...

An independent evaluation found that the company’s robotaxis can detect emergency vehicles and know how to respond to hand signals from traffic cops. by Andrew J. Hawkins Dec 13, 2024, 3:00 PM UTC ...

The campaign aims to educate motorists about the importance of using caution and being vigilant when driving near emergency vehicles, LASD said in a press release. “Every second counts during an ...