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Reason First: Waymo Robotaxis Crash in San Francisco Just Days After One Helped Deliver a Baby

Waymo recently announced an expansion of its self-driving robotaxis into five more cities across the United States, including Dallas, Houston, and Orlando.

By Skyler SaundersPublished about a month ago 3 min read

The delivery of a baby in a Waymo is a metaphor for the future of robotaxis. Also, the stand off collision stands as an example of the future. The technology behind Waymo and Tesla will improve.

That’s why stories like the woman who gave birth in a Waymo this week resonates so well. If it had not been for the precision of the autonomous rideshare service, she would have waited even longer for aid.

Alternatively, the stand off between three vehicles only serves as a way to perfect the tech. Engineers will have the opportunity to rejigger and correct all the problems still existing in the software.

As the first robotaxi on record to present a woman who gave birth in the vehicle, there seems to be a Waymo that will be improved. Teslas, too.

In modern times, we find ourselves arguing about the nature of technology in these vehicles. But the reality is that everything was feared at its inception. A robotaxi is no different.

Consider the flight of aircraft. Thousands of people have been killed in these kinds of collisions over the years. It’s still the safest way to travel.

Automobiles receive the grim thought of killing millions of people over the years. The irony is that billions of people around the world have driven or continue to drive road vehicles.

In time, these robotaxis will ensure less or even no fatalities or injuries on the roads until flying cars become the main mode of getting around. The collisions will soon be a distant memory.

With the minds of the producers of these cars and trucks, they will figure out a way where stand offs will be resolved and yes, even pregnancies, will be assisted.

Given the fact that such technology will have a surge of corrections and improvements, there will be a day where only autonomous vehicles will rule the roads. Even with flying cars, there’s going to be cars on roads.

The woman held the great fortune of being able to deliver her child knowing that Waymo helped in her needy hour.

Expect Waymo to record some kind of promotion that will celebrate the company’s accomplishments even if they act like bumper cars sometimes.

All of the companies that will enter the fray will be even more advanced and ready to clean up all the parts of the car by itself. This Waymo in particular had the best data of the day.

If Elon Musk doesn’t troll Waymo, there will be a good chance for Waymo to continue like a steam engine plowing through the misty days of indecision. And that’s something. Thousands of people have died from railroad collisions and explosions. It’s going to take time for Waymo, Tesla, and others to figure out just what needs to happen to guarantee the users of their products of their minds safety and comfort.

The reality is that people will always look at the various benefits as they look at the detriments. They want to eat their cake before it gets baked. They wish to enjoy the fruits without ever having to recognize the producers who make these wondrous creations.

Most people will always damn the innovative, the fresh, the new. At this time, however, it should be stated that the woman knew she would give birth at any time but still chose Waymo.

For the rest of the populace to have this intrepidity and ability to risk, they should be able to see that this is the future. There should be no disdain regarding such advancements for humankind. This attitude could give birth to a day of acceptance through stand offs and collisions. Let that be the road ahead.

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