Overview

• Zoox initiated its second voluntary software recall in a month, affecting 270 vehicles, following a May 8 collision in San Francisco involving an unoccupied robotaxi and an e-scooter rider.
• The robotaxi was stopped at the time of contact and began moving after the collision, completing its turn without further contact with the e-scooterist, who sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention.
• The company has issued a software update to enhance perception tracking and prevent vehicle movement when vulnerable road users are in close proximity.
• This recall follows an earlier recall in April involving another 270 vehicles after a Las Vegas crash raised concerns about the software's ability to predict the movement of other vehicles.
• Zoox is continuing to expand its testing operations across U.S. cities while working under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration oversight to address safety concerns.