Zoox issues second robotaxi software recall in a month following collision

Zoox, an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, has issued its second voluntary software recall due to incidents involving collisions between robotaxis and e-scooters or vulnerable road users. The latest incident involved a stopped vehicle yielding at an intersection before moving after contact. Zoox is addressing these issues with updates to improve safety features like perception tracking and braking systems, acknowledging ongoing concerns about the technology's ability to predict nearby movements. Earlier incidents have highlighted the need for enhancements in collision avoidance technologies.