GW Engineering alumni are leaders in their fields, regularly sought out by the media to provide industry-based insight on national issues and global challenges. As the race to rollout robotaxis heats up, the media looked to leaders of autonomous vehicle (AV) companies like the CEO of Zoox, Aicha Evans, B.S. ‘96, to comment on the future of robotaxis and their company’s plans to remain competitive in this market. Below is a summary of Evans's comments on this topic.
Bloomberg Technology interviewed Evans for the video, “Zoox CEO: Plans For Commercialization ‘Soon,’” where she discussed Zoox’s plans to commercialize their AVs, competition in space, and the road ahead for robotaxi industry.
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In the articles “Zoox CEO says robotaxis are still several years away from the ‘holy grail’ of the business: New York City” and “Female founders, CEOs, and VCs share their top insights from AI to robotics at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech,” Fortune summarized proceedings at their Brainstorm Tech 2024 event where Evans gave a presentation on the practical road to a self-driving future.
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In the article “Amazon’s Zoox Is Gearing Up to Deploy Steering Wheel-less Robotaxis on Public Roads,” Observer detailed Evans’s presentation at Brainstorm Tech 2024. In her speech, Evans shared her hopes for the future of robotaxis and how Zoox stands out in the race to get us there.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “Unlike rival companies, which typically modify existing cars to behave autonomously, Zoox makes a square-shaped vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. “We think that when it comes to rider experiences, when it comes to safety, when it comes to operational costs and the path to profitability, our approach is better–we’re not saying anybody else is bad,” said Evans.”
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Fortune Magazine featured Evans’s presentation at Brainstorm Tech 2024 in the video “The Road to Making Robotaxis a Practical Reality.” In the video, Evans discusses testing of these vehicles and how to increase the public’s trust in them.
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In the article “GM-owned Cruise has lost interest in cars without steering wheels. Its competitors haven’t,” Fortune mentioned Zoox’s unique design for AVs, which makes them stand out from competitors.
Read the full article on Fortune.