Amazon’s Zoox Orders Fleet-Wide Software Recall After Driverless Car Crash
Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit, updated software on all 270 of its robotaxis after one crashed in Las Vegas. The incident, which involved an unoccupied taxi, highlighted a glitch that misjudged traffic gaps. The company voluntarily reported the recall to federal regulators and acted swiftly to fix the bug with an over-the-air update. While no one was hurt, it underscores the complexities of driverless technology. Zoox’s response, including immediate transparency, reveals how critical public trust is to the fledgling robotaxi industry.
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