Waymo recalls 1,200 robotaxis following low-speed collisions with gates and chains

Core Points - Waymo issued a software recall for 1,200 self-driving vehicles due to minor collisions with gates and similar objects [1] - The recall was initiated to comply with regulatory reporting obligations after NHTSA's preliminary evaluation of Waymo's automated driving system [2] - Waymo's fleet has grown to 1,500 commercial robotaxis operating in major cities, following a software update that reduced collision likelihood [3] Regulatory and Safety Evaluation - NHTSA opened an evaluation after seven incidents of collisions with stationary objects were reported between December 2022 and April 2024, with no injuries [2] - Ongoing discussions between Waymo and NHTSA focused on the comparative risk of autonomous vehicles, with additional collision data provided [4] Previous Recalls - Waymo has previously issued recalls, including one in June 2024 for Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis after a collision with a telephone pole, and another in February 2024 after two robotaxis crashed into a towed pickup truck [5]