Zoox Issues Software Recall After Robotaxi Smoke Detection Flaw Affec…

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. If you're building sensors, perception stacks, or emergency response logic for autonomous vehicles, Zoox just told the market what gaps exist in edge cases—smoke detection and emergency scene recognition. Your customer just revealed their spec.