Baidu's Apollo Go Robotaxis Grind Wuhan to a Halt
Hundreds of Baidu's robotaxis froze solid in Wuhan traffic Tuesday. Passengers trapped, accidents sparked—welcome to the real world of autonomous driving.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Over 100 Baidu robotaxis stalled in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing an accident.
- Blamed on 'system failure'; exposes limits of Level 4 autonomy in real traffic.
- Ignites safety debates, potential regulatory backlash in China's robotaxi race.
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Originally reported by The Verge - AI
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