Evidence40%Reported
OpinionProduct·March 29, 2026
Researcher: Self-Driving Software Has Long-Standing Blind Spots With Flashing Lights and Stop Arms
Autonomous vehicle researcher Missy Cummings stated that self-driving software has long struggled with recognizing flashing emergency lights and road safety devices with thin arms, including bus stop-arms and gates.
Evidence Strength
Evidence40%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
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March 29, 2026
Last updated
March 29, 2026
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Source Timeline
Evidence Strength
Evidence40%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 29, 2026
Last updated
March 29, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Waymo Robotaxi Service Reaches 400,000 Paid Rides Per Week Across Six U.S. CitiesWaymo Issued Federal Recall in December Over School Bus Stop-Arm ViolationsAustin School District Police: Waymo's Automated Driver System Is Not Learning From ViolationsNTSB Investigating Waymo School Bus Stop-Arm Incidents in AustinWaymo Co-CEO Says Robotaxi Technology Will Eventually Be in Personal Cars