75. 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. . Liked the episode? Drop us a review and follow SAE Tomorrow Today on your favorite podcasting platform. Bookmark us at https://www.sae.org/podcasts/tomorrow-today to dive deeper into the work being done by our guests. Help us become even better by sending ideas for future guests and topics to [email protected]. .  Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.