SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Zoox: Designing for the Rider of the Future

The Zoox autonomous vehicle design began in 2016 as a sketch on a napkin. Today, that sketch has become a reality. From the bespoke lighting and audio design to the seating configuration, Zoox has engineered a vehicle that creates a calm and inviting rider experience. Chris Stoffel, Director of Studio Engineering at Zoox, shares insights into the design freedoms a custom-made vehicle afforded, why the team focused on the needs and comforts of riders rather than the driver, and the advantages of the 2020 Amazon acquisition. Read more and see the design for yourself by visiting https://zoox.com.