Amazon-owned Zoox plans to launch its commercial robotaxi service on August 10. Zoox got an exemption from motor vehicle standards last week that allows it to operate its funky autonomous pod commercially. Zoox plans to make history by being the first company to operate a commercial robotaxi service using a vehicle without conventional driver controls. That means Zoox has federal approval to charge for rides, despite its vehicle lacking a steering wheel, brakes, side mirrors, or other typically required features. It's still very early days for Zoox's robotaxi business.