Zoox Reveals Next-Generation Robotaxi Design with Refined Interior and Exterior
Zoox introduced the updated version of its purpose-built robotaxi, featuring a lighter interior color scheme, improved seating comfort, and enhanced communication systems as it prepares for large-scale production.
- 500,000
- 100 vehicles
- Hayward, California
What Happened
Zoox has unveiled the next evolution of its purpose-built robotaxi, incorporating refinements based on feedback from over half a million riders. The vehicle retains its signature carriage-style seating but now features a lighter color palette with aloe green seating and stone-grey trim to create a calmer environment.
Exterior updates include refined bidirectional reflectors for better visibility, an improved door interface with new speaker and microphone, and additional two-way audio capabilities for clearer communication with riders and first responders. These changes aim to make the vehicle more intuitive to interact with.
“The updates we've made to this iteration of our purpose-built robotaxi continue to further distinguish the Zoox experience from anything else available today. The simplicity of the elevated interior design does not demand a rider’s attention like so many of the features found in today’s passenger cars.”
The latest robotaxi is the production intent vehicle, and Zoox will soon begin large-scale production at its facility in Hayward, California. The company has the capacity to ramp up to 100 vehicles per week to support expansions, subject to regulatory approval.
Why this matters
The updated robotaxi moves Zoox closer to scaling its autonomous ride-hailing service, aiming to make driverless transportation more comfortable and intuitive for everyday riders.
Terms in This Story
- robotaxi
- A self-driving vehicle designed to operate as a taxi without a human driver.
- purpose-built
- Designed and built from the ground up for a specific function.
- bidirectional reflectors
- Lighting elements that change color to indicate the front or rear of a vehicle.
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