News Summary

Amazon-owned Zoox has faced significant challenges with its autonomous robotaxi fleet, issuing multiple software recalls within a short period. The latest incident occurred in San Francisco, where an unoccupied Zoox vehicle collided with an e-scooter after braking at an intersection. Although the e-scooter rider sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention, the incident prompted Zoox to release a software update aimed at improving perception tracking to prevent similar occurrences. This follows an earlier recall involving 270 vehicles after a collision in Las Vegas between a Zoox robotaxi and a passenger vehicle. Zoox, acquired by Amazon for $1.2 billion in 2020, has experienced several operational setbacks as it seeks to expand its services beyond San Francisco and Las Vegas.