Waymo Overseas Human Assist Wasn’t Secret, But Is It Secure?

Waymo reveals it has only one remote assist operator per 40 vehicles. I examine the security issues around having remote ops ...
Electrek

Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo

Tesla filed new comments with the California Public Utilities Commission that amount to a quiet admission: its “Robotaxi” service ...
Forbes

CES 2019: Self-Driving Cars Still Need A Human Hand Sometimes, Valeo Says

LAS VEGAS —French automotive supplier Valeo Group demonstrated a potential system at the Consumer Electronics Show that in certain circumstances could allow an outside operator to take over an ...

Waymo Reveals Its Driverless Cars Are "Guided" By Remote Workers In Philippines: "Phone-A-Friend"

These remote drivers are based in the US and abroad, including the Philippines, and provide guidance to help the vehicles ...
TechCrunch

Starsky Robotics’ autonomous transport trucks also give drivers remote control

Starsky Robotics has already used its autonomous trucks for paying gigs, including a 5,000-lb haul covering 140 miles, with 120 of those driven by the truck itself. It’s also moved trailers around a ...

Waymo denies using remote drivers after Senate testimony goes viral

The robotaxi company has come under scrutiny for its use of remote assistants, some of whom are based in the Philippines.
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German drivers remotely control cars via impressive racing rigs—and they may even take their wheels to public roads from December 1

My baby sister loves Euro Truck Simulator 2. She recently got a PC racing wheel so she can pop a podcast on and enjoy the simulated countryside of Germany pass her by in a more immersive fashion. My ...