Firefighters had to block traffic because an Amazon robotaxi drove into the fire | ТопЖир

Amazon's Zoox recalled all 105 robotaxis after one vehicle drove into an active fire scene, unable to detect thick smoke; NHTSA simultaneously warned autonomous vehicle developers of a pattern of interference with emergency services. A software update deployed 15 July improved smoke detection, but regulators are now demanding better emergency-scene recognition across the industry.

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