Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives into heavy smoke in Las Vegas

Zoox issued a software recall after one of its robotaxis drove into heavy smoke in Las Vegas, indicating a sensor or decision-making failure in adverse visibility conditions. The incident reveals a gap in autonomous vehicle perception systems when facing real-world environmental hazards.

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