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Robot Cars Take a Power Nap! Waymo's San Francisco Ride Gets a Short Break!

Imagine your favorite toy car, but it drives itself! What happens when it loses power for a tiny bit?

Hey tech explorers! Ever heard of a super-smart car that drives itself? They're called Waymo cars, and they're like giant robots on wheels, helping people get around San Francisco. But recently, even super-smart robots need a little pause!

One sunny day, all these cool Waymo robot cars in San Francisco had to stop for about an hour. Why? Because the power grid, which is like the gigantic electrical system that gives electricity to everything, had a tiny hiccup! Think of it like when the lights flicker at home โ€“ but for a whole city's robot chauffeurs!

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