Zoox unveils redesigned robotaxi for production ramp-up

Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company Zoox has unveiled a redesigned version of its purpose-built robotaxi, featuring enhanced passenger comfort and communication systems as it prepares for a significant production ramp-up and the launch of paid services later this year.

The updated vehicle, which the company calls its "production intent" model, retains its distinctive boxy, symmetrical shape and core features: no steering wheel or pedals, four inward-facing "carriage-style" seats, and the ability to drive bidirectionally. Interior changes are focused on rider experience, informed by feedback from over half a million riders served since Zoox launched a free service on the Las Vegas Strip in September 2025.

The cabin now features a lighter color palette with aloe-green seating and stone-grey flooring, which the company says creates a calmer environment and makes personal items like phones easier to spot. Seats and headrests have been given additional padding and ergonomic curves based on rider input. Other refinements include a more vivid touchscreen, larger cupholders, and a fluted wireless charging pad to prevent phones from sliding.

Externally, the vehicle's bidirectional...