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Zoox Robotaxi

avcommercialby Zoox

Zoox's purpose-built bidirectional autonomous robotaxi, designed from scratch without a steering wheel or pedals and featuring carriage-style seating for four…

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Manufacturer
Zoox
Form factor
av
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
19
Website
zoox.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Zoox Robotaxi, a av by Zoox (commercial): 19 verified deployments on record. 6 sources back the record.

Regulatory status1 Regulatory filing1 FAA action6 NHTSA recalls

Zoox Robotaxi holds 1 Regulatory filing, has 1 FAA action pending, and has 6 NHTSA recalls on record, per the DEPLOY registry.

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Overview

Zoox's purpose-built bidirectional autonomous robotaxi, designed from scratch without a steering wheel or pedals and featuring carriage-style seating for four passengers (two facing forward, two backward). Amazon acquired Zoox in June 2020 for approximately $1.3 billion. The vehicle is battery-electric with a 133 kWh pack and a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 120 km/h.

On August 10, 2026, Zoox launched its first-ever paid commercial ride-hailing service in Las Vegas under NHTSA's temporary exemption allowing up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years. Free demonstration rides continue in San Francisco. Zoox has issued three NHTSA software recalls in 2025 for unexpected braking, a Las Vegas collision, and unnecessary lane-crossings.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

Form factor

av

Configuration

purpose-built, bidirectional, no steering wheel or pedals

Maturity

pilot

Test fleet

retrofitted Toyota Highlander with safety operators

Specs

Power

battery-electric

Range

16 h continuous

Design

purpose-built, bidirectional (symmetrical front-rear)

Pedals

none

Battery

133 kWh

Seating

4 passengers, carriage-style (2 forward-facing, 2 backward-facing)

Max speed

75 mph

Battery kwh

133

Recall date

May 2025 (touchscreen freeze, traction control loss)

Max speed kmh

120

Parent company

Amazon (acquired June 2020 for ~$1.3B)

Steering wheel

none

Public demo cities

San Francisco CA, Las Vegas NV

Sourced specs

Individual specifications, each with its own source and date.

SpecValueSource
Max speed33.5 m/sclaimed
as of Jun 1, 2023
Zoox press materials (2023): bi-directional robotaxi rated to 75 mph top speed; 133 kWh battery; Amazon subsidiary; zoox.com, 2023
Runtime16 hoursclaimed
as of Jun 1, 2023
TechCrunch (Kirsten Korosec, 2020-12-14): "a 133 kilowatt-hour battery that Zoox said allows it to operate for up to 16 continuous hours on a single charge." Claimant-attributed, stays verification_status=claimed.

Data & sources

Press releases

3

News coverage

3

6 sources backing this record.View all →

Availability and pricing

Availability
Not sold (internal use)
Price
Not publicly disclosed
Units in field
229 verified / 100 claimed
Sales model
Not for sale
Lead time
Not disclosed

Autonomy: verified vs claimed

What it actually does
Autonomous

Accountability: Zoox has a Claim Integrity of 0% (0 of 3 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Zoox Robotaxi. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (19)

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

  • Deployment verifiedVerifiedAug 4, 2026

    at Phoenix

  • Deployment verifiedVerifiedAug 4, 2026

    at Dallas

  • Incident recordedJul 30, 2026

    NHTSA grants Zoox temporary exemption to commercially deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis...

  • Incident recordedJul 30, 2026

    NHTSA grants Zoox temporary commercial deployment exemption for up to 2,500 robotaxis...

  • Incident recordedJul 30, 2026

    NHTSA launches $5M SAE ITC partnership to develop first-ever AV performance standards and...

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Deployment-verified media (5)

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's high-speed dynamics and handling validation of its purpose-built robotaxi (simulation-first, then closed-course). Closed-course and simulation testing, distinct from its geofenced early-rider service in Las Vegas and San Francisco; the capability claim is Zoox's.

From deployment: Las Vegas

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's crash-testing footage of its purpose-built, bidirectional, steering-wheel-free robotaxi, including its horseshoe-airbag occupant-protection design. Controlled-test footage; the crash-test performance and FMVSS self-certification are Zoox's claims, not public-road behavior.

From deployment: Las Vegas

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's visualization of the 360-degree sensor and perception stack on its purpose-built robotaxi, a bidirectional vehicle with no steering wheel. The perception-coverage framing is Zoox's self-presentation, not an independently verified safety claim.

From deployment: Las Vegas

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Zoox's footage of its purpose-built robotaxi (no steering wheel, bidirectional) on open public roads. Commercial service is limited and geofenced; 'robotaxi' is Zoox's framing.

From deployment: Las Vegas

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Zoox

Official Zoox vehicle reveal video showcasing the purpose-built bidirectional robotaxi. The vehicle is symmetrical and fully electric, designed to drive into pickup spots and leave without U-turns.

From deployment: Las Vegas

Manufacturer-attributed media (1)

Manufacturer-supplied media at the model level. Not tied to an independently verified named-site deployment. Verification posture is product-showcase from the maker, distinct from the deployment-verified evidence in the section above.

Runs on (1)

Supply chain (2)

Compute / semiconductor

  • NVIDIANVIDIA DRIVE compute platform (multiple NVIDIA GPUs for real-time L5 sensor processing and autonomy) -- Zoox purpose-built bidirectional robotaxi; partnership began 2017; vehicle revealed Dec 2020 powered by NVIDIA DRIVEsupplies

Sensors

  • Hesai TechnologyHesai LiDAR sensors (multiple units per vehicle providing comprehensive coverage; multi-generation multi-year partnership; specific model SKUs undisclosed)supplies

Suppliers appear here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.

Components (1)

Components carry componentClass + safetyCritical flag. ModelComponent rows carry safety_role (primary_safety / backup_safety / monitoring / non_safety) + optional supplier identity.

Regulatory filings (8)

Safety record

24 recalls and 67 incidents on record (6 serious, 29 moderate, 56 minor). Most recent: Jul 2026.

serious
6
moderate
29
minor
56
collision
55
recall
24
regulatory action
9
traffic disruption
2
injury
1

Most recent: Jul 2026

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Incidents affecting Zoox Robotaxi (91)

Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (6)

  1. Amazon-owned Zoox issues recall following robotaxi crash · https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/amazon-owned-zoox-issues-recall-following-robotaxi-crash/ · 2025-05-06
  2. https://zoox.com/
  3. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/10/amazons-zoox-jumps-into-us-robotaxi-race-with-las-vegas-launch-.html
  4. Amazon's Zoox robotaxi launches public rides in San Francisco · https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/10/amazons-zoox-robotaxi-san-francisco-public-rides.html · 2025-09-10
  5. Zoox Vehicle Overview · https://zoox.com/vehicle/ · 2020-12-14
  6. https://zoox.com/common/files/202507-zoox-vehicle-brochure-pdf.pdf

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Common questions

What is Zoox Robotaxi?
Zoox's purpose-built bidirectional autonomous robotaxi, designed from scratch without a steering wheel or pedals and featuring carriage-style seating for four passengers (two facing forward, two backward). Amazon acquired Zoox in June 2020 for approximately $1.3 billion. The vehicle is battery-electric with a 133 kWh pack and a manufacturer-claimed top speed of 120 km/h. On August 10, 2026, Zoox launched its first-ever paid commercial ride-hailing service in Las Vegas under NHTSA's temporary exemption allowing up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years. Free demonstration rides continue in San Francisco. Zoox has issued three NHTSA software recalls in 2025 for unexpected braking, a Las Vegas collision, and unnecessary lane-crossings.
How much does Zoox Robotaxi cost?
Zoox Robotaxi's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Zoox Robotaxi from Zoox. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Zoox Robotaxi actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Zoox Robotaxi is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Is Zoox Robotaxi autonomous or teleoperated?
Yes. DEPLOY independently verifies Zoox Robotaxi performing Transports passengers autonomously, with no human in the loop.
What are the specs of Zoox Robotaxi?
Zoox Robotaxi's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Range: 16 h continuous; Battery: 133 kWh; Max speed: 75 mph. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Zoox Robotaxi?
Zoox Robotaxi is made by Zoox, based in Foster City, California, USA, founded in 2014.
Where is Zoox Robotaxi deployed?
19 verified deployments of Zoox Robotaxi are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Washington, D.C., USA, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Can you buy Zoox Robotaxi?
Zoox Robotaxi is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
Is Zoox Robotaxi approved by regulators?
Zoox Robotaxi has 8 regulatory records on the DEPLOY registry: NHTSA recall, recalled; NHTSA recall, recalled; NHTSA recall, recalled and 5 more. See the Regulatory filings section for each agency source.
What AI powers Zoox Robotaxi?
Zoox Robotaxi runs Zoox Driving System. Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
What are alternatives to Zoox Robotaxi?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable av robots to Zoox Robotaxi include Waymo Driver (6th gen), Ojai, Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS), May Mobility Autonomous Sienna.
How does Zoox Robotaxi compare to Waymo Driver (6th gen)?
Zoox Robotaxi and Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo · 29 deployments) are both av robots on the DEPLOY registry. Zoox Robotaxi has 19 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Zoox Robotaxi a top av?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Zoox Robotaxi ranks in roughly the top 6% of av models tracked by the registry.
What is Zoox Robotaxi's maturity stage?
Zoox Robotaxi is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Zoox Robotaxi safe?
Zoox Robotaxi has 91 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 24 recalls and 67 incidents on record (6 serious, 29 moderate, 56 minor). Most recent: Jul 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
How does Zoox compare to Waymo?
Waymo is more mature and consistent, with a larger operational footprint and more ride experience. Zoox is the most purpose-built robotaxi, with a bidirectional design and no steering wheel, but is earlier in deployment. After riding all three (Waymo, Zoox, Tesla), reviewers rank Waymo as the most reliable, Zoox as the most experiential, and Tesla as the most cost-efficient but least autonomous.
The Driverless Digest: Comparing Waymo, Zoox, and Tesla Reddit: Tried every robotaxi in America
Methodology: Verified · 6 sources (3 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-10

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-10

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: av

Sources by quality tier

3
primary-company-ir
Company IR disclosure
2
secondary-established-publication
Established publication
1
secondary-industry-publication
Industry publication

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Zoox Robotaxi.

Recent coverage

Zoox Robotaxi in third-party press

Zoox CEO backs tougher robotaxi rules after Las Vegas fire incident

Aug 14, 2026

Zoox CEO says autonomous vehicles need regulation after robotaxi drove into Las Vegas fire scene

Aug 11, 2026

Amazon's Zoox to launch paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas on Aug. 10

Aug 5, 2026

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Chip integration for Zoox Robotaxi sourced from public claims. See every AI chip on record for the full catalog.