Zoox Recalls Robotaxi Software After Vehicle Faltered in Heavy Smoke

Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox has issued a software recall after one of its robotaxis experienced a malfunction caused by heavy smoke. The incident raised concerns about the ability of self-driving vehicles to handle challenging environmental conditions. The recall comes amid heightened scrutiny from U.S. automotive safety regulators, who have warned autonomous vehicle companies about their cars potentially obstructing first responders. The top federal vehicle safety watchdog has been increasingly focused on how AV systems respond in emergency scenarios.