Amazon's Robotaxi Company Recalls Its Fleet After One of its Cars Got Confused by Heavy Smoke

Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi company, recalled its fleet after a self-driving car became confused by heavy smoke near a fire and blocked emergency vehicle access. The incident reveals a critical sensor vulnerability in autonomous vehicle systems under real-world conditions.

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