Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
Key takeaways
- Zoox has given its custom-built robotaxi a makeover — and not just to make it look sharper.
- The cube-like electric, autonomous robotaxi still lacks a steering wheel and other controls.
- Instead, Zoox has made a series of design and product tweaks required for a robotaxi that shuttles thousands of riders.
Zoox has given its custom-built robotaxi a makeover — and not just to make it look sharper. The Amazon-owned company revealed Wednesday a series of upgrades to the comfort and function of its electric, autonomous vehicle based on rider feedback and ahead of what it hopes will be a commercial launch later this year.
The core features of the Zoox robotaxi remain. The cube-like electric, autonomous robotaxi still lacks a steering wheel and other controls. The company kept the moonroof and starry night lights as well as the 40 cameras, radars, lidars, and infrared sensors, which help the robotaxi perceive the environment around it. And the vehicle still drives bidirectionally, has four-wheel steering, and can transport four people at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.
Instead, Zoox has made a series of design and product tweaks required for a robotaxi that shuttles thousands of riders. At least, that is Zoox s hope.