Amazon-owned Zoox just opened a 220,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to build its robotaxi vehicles in California
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Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi subsidiary, has launched a new manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, expanding its capacity to build over 10,000 self-driving vehicles annually. Although Zoox's innovative design features vehicles without steering wheels or pedals, it is still preparing for a commercial launch later this year. The company has faced challenges, including recent software updates following accidents involving test vehicles. As the only U.S. company pursuing a purpose-built robotaxi, it needs to work on user acceptance prior to its launch, distinguishing itself from competitors like Waymo and Tesla.
Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi subsidiary, has opened a new manufacturing facility in California to build thousands of toaster-shaped self-driving vehicles, aiming to produce over 10,000 robotaxis annually.
Despite making strides with its unique pod-like vehicles, Zoox faces challenges, including recalls and accidents involving its testing vehicles before its planned commercial launch.
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