Autonomous water taxis? Have you ever dreamed of getting around the city without traffic jams, in style and without a driver? Well, Helsinki has just taken a big step in that direction. Imagine going to dinner with friends on the other side of town and instead of waiting for a bus or looking for a parking spot, order an autonomous water taxi. Sound like science fiction? In Helsinki, this is now a reality.
Amazon-owned company Zoox today unveiled Robotaxi. It is a fully functional, electric, autonomous vehicle designed for the urban traffic environment. Basically, it is an interesting and not very pretty "box" on wheels, 3,630 mm long and 1,936 mm high, which is also why it does not take up much space on city streets. The fact that it is not a science fiction project, but rather a product that wants to be on the streets of the world's metropolises very soon, excites us.
London's black cabs already have iconic status, somewhat like their bigger brothers, the red double-decker buses. And it was only a matter of time before we would see them in electric form as well. They are now with us, and with their noticeable LED headlights, they clearly herald a cleaner and more ecological future.