Start with the sensors, then design the rest: How Zoox built its robotaxi

Zoox, owned by Amazon, is deploying a purpose-built robotaxi for ride-hailing in Las Vegas and San Francisco.

Unlike converted cars, the vehicle was designed from the ground up around sensor visibility and autonomous service needs.

Its symmetrical, bidirectional layout is meant to improve sensing, agility, and passenger experience.

The move highlights a shift in autonomous vehicles toward custom platforms built specifically for robotaxi operations.