Uber driverless software ‘ignored’ pedestrian in fatal crash

Flaw reportedly meant that on-board systems detected woman but decided not to react

Uber has suspended self-driving car trials following fatal collision with pedestrian
Uber suspended its self-driving car trials after the fatal collision in Tempe, Arizona in March
(Image credit: Source: Supplied)

Uber believes a software fault may have been responsible for one its driverless cars fatally wounding a pedestrian in March, according to company insiders.

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