Zoox Robotaxi Unveiled in Las Vegas

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Zoox robotaxi hands on: safe, but lagging

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Zoox robotaxi is a purpose-built autonomous shuttle that has been testing in and around Las Vegas for the last year and a half .

Zoox is currently only available to employees and their families in Foster City , San Francisco , Las Vegas , and Seattle , with more locations, including Austin and Miami , coming later this year .

The company will open an invite-only Zoox “Explorer” program soon, much like Waymo did with its Early Riders.

Because the seats are facing each other, there’s not a ton of visibility out either end of the vehicle.

Zoox is taking the slow and steady route to autonomy, while keeping a handle on its design and proprietary software.

While there were a few unexpected braking moments along the way, the robotaxi never behaved in a way that made me feel unsafe.

The ride is still a bit rough, and the braking occasionally feels abrupt.

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