geofences

Definition

Virtual geographic boundaries or zones defined by software, within which autonomous vehicles or other services are authorized to operate.

Etymology

This word is a modern compound formed by combining 'geo-' (from the Greek 'gē', meaning earth) and 'fence' (from the Middle English 'fens', meaning a defense or barrier).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specific geographic zones where Waymo robotaxis operate, noting that human drivers are less affected because they work outside these digital boundaries.

Waymo is winning over riders while the fallout for human drivers stays fuzzy

Business Insider

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