Amazon’s Zoox recalls self-driving vehicles amid emergency response issues
Summary
Amazon’s Zoox is recalling 105 self-driving cars in the U.S. because they may not safely detect heavy smoke or emergency scenes, which could block first responders. The company plans to update its software to improve how the vehicles respond to these situations.Key Facts
- Zoox is an Amazon subsidiary that makes autonomous (self-driving) vehicles.
- The recall affects 105 vehicles in the United States.
- Zoox vehicles have had trouble detecting heavy smoke and emergency scenes.
- One incident involved a Zoox car entering a fire scene, braking suddenly, and then reversing while emergency workers placed cones around it.
- U.S. safety officials say self-driving cars have sometimes blocked ambulances, firefighters, and emergency routes.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating and meeting with self-driving car makers to find solutions.
- NHTSA said self-driving cars must be able to safely interact with first responders to protect the public.
- Other companies like Waymo have also faced safety issues with their autonomous cars near emergency scenes.
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