Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings

Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings

Amazon-owned Zoox issued a recall Tuesday over concerns its autonomous driving system caused vehicles to cross over the center lane line near intersections or block crosswalks. The voluntary recall of its software affected 332 vehicles, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While there have not been any collisions associated…

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Zoox asks federal regulators for exemption to launch a commercial robotaxi service

Zoox asks federal regulators for exemption to launch a commercial robotaxi service

Zoox has asked federal regulators for an exemption that would allow the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company to commercially deploy its custom-built robotaxis, which lack traditional controls like pedals and a steering wheel. The exemption request was first reported by Bloomberg. A Zoox spokesperson confirmed that it has submitted a petition for a “555 exemption” and…

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