When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Actually Drive Themselves

Published On Sep 11, 2024, 5:03 AM

A New York Times reporter reflects on nearly a decade of covering self-driving cars, revealing that these vehicles still rely on human assistance for navigation and problem-solving. In particular, the article discusses how Zoox, a self-driving car company owned by Amazon, employs human technicians to help its robot taxis navigate challenging situations, such as construction zones, remotely from a command center.