Zoox Expands Testing To Washington DC With Self-Driving Cars
Zoox chooses Washington, DC as its next autonomous vehicle testbed, expanding its robotaxi testing on the East Coast.
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Zoox Expands Testing To Washington DC With Self-Driving Cars
Zoox Chooses Washington, DC As Its Next Autonomous Vehicle Testbed Amazon-owned Zoox chooses Washington, DC as its next autonomous vehicle testbed , marking a major step in expanding its robotaxi testing to the East Coast. The company will begin mapping the city this year before rolling out on-road autonomous driving trials. Image Credits:Zoox Mapping Washington Before Testing Zoox announced that it will first deploy Toyota Highlanders equipped with its self-driving sensors and software to map Washington, DC streets. Once the mapping phase is complete, Zoox plans to test its autonomous vehicles with human safety operators behind the wheel. “With its growing population and strong demand for flexible transport options, the District is an ideal location to begin testing and mapping our technology on the East Coast,” Zoox explained in its blog post. A Gradual Rollout In The Capital While Zoox hasn’t disclosed the exact number of vehicles, a company spokesperson said the Washington, DC fleet will …
