Waymo vs Zoox
Side-by-side comparison of Waymo (Waymo) and Zoox (Zoox) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- WaymoUnited States
- ZooxUnited States
Year First Available
- Waymo2016
- Zoox—
Verified Deployments
- Waymo0 Deployments
- Zoox0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Waymo$100,000–$175,000 USD
- ZooxContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Waymo—
- Zoox16 hrs
Availability Status
- WaymoACTIVE
- ZooxACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Waymo—
- Zooxoutdoor_capable
Max Speed
- Waymo—
- Zoox33.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Waymofully autonomous
- Zoox—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000–$175,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | outdoor_capable |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 33.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach
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Frequently asked
Who makes Waymo and Zoox?
Waymo is made by Waymo, based in US. Zoox is made by Zoox, based in US.
How do Waymo and Zoox compare on the Robo Index?
Waymo scores 39/100. Zoox scores 40/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Waymo and Zoox in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Autonomous Vehicle on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Waymo and Zoox?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Waymo vs Zoox compares two robots in the autonomous-vehicle category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.