Zoox recalls software after robotaxi misinterprets heavy smoke

Zoox announced a recall of its autonomous‑driving software. The recall was triggered after a robotaxi misinterpreted heavy smoke. In the incident, the vehicle’s perception system failed to recognize the dense smoke. The confusion raised safety concerns for robotaxis operating in low‑visibility conditions. Zoox said it will deactivate the affected software across its fleet. Engineers will work on an update to improve smoke detection capabilities. The recall impacts robotaxis currently driving on public roads. Zoox intends to reinstall the revised software once testing confirms reliability.