Zoox Issues Software Recall After Robotaxi Smoke Detection Flaw Affects Autonomous ...

Zoox issued a software recall for 105 robotaxis after one vehicle failed to detect smoke and respond appropriately when entering an active fire scene in June 2026. The over-the-air update improves smoke detection and emergency scene recognition in low-visibility conditions.

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