Link: Waymo’s new robotaxi has eight teeny tiny windshield wipers.

Waymo has launched a new robotaxi with a unique feature: eight small windshield wipers.

These tiny wipers are strategically placed to maintain the clarity of the vehicle's sensors, with four on the roof and one above each wheel.

The innovation continues Waymo's trend of using small lidar wipers, a detail first noted by this writer back in 2019.

This development was covered in a detailed article by MotorTrend, emphasizing the practical design of these wipers.

Here at The Verge, we are dedicated to reporting the latest in windshield wiper advancements, especially those as innovative as Waymo’s.

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