There are no pedals or steering wheels on the Zoox robot axis.
Using passengers, Amazon-owned Zoox is testing its autonomous taxis on public highways. The robotaxi was put to the test last week while Zoox employees were moving between two of the business’ Foster City, California, office buildings. According to a blog post published on Sunday, Zoox began testing its autonomous vehicles on public roads after acquiring a permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Full-time workers will be able to take the autonomous taxi between workplaces during business hours starting in the spring, according to Zoox.
One of the thrills of my life was riding in a robotaxi without manual controls on wide public highways, according to CTO Jesse Levinson. I’m eager for everyone to encounter that magic.
The pod-shaped vehicle utilized by Zoox has no controls, a steering wheel, or pedals, unlike some other driverless taxi services that are now providing trips to consumers. It wasn’t built for driving; it was made for riding. The testing, in the words of Zoox, brings the startup’s robotaxi “one step closer” to becoming available to the general public.
