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If designed well (doubtful) it could replace a bus similar to this one:
The robot slug looks larger and less maneuverable for a similar 20 person capacity, with no bike racks.
The article itself has to hand wave these points, especially all the pics showing only 14 seats.
A publicly accessible cargo area that I can't see from inside is also a stupid idea. People could just steal your bags, or throw them out. And there's no room for something like a bike, a wheelchair or a stroller.
Maybe it has standing room like many buses?
The model that gets to the street(if ever) will look significantly more like this one. Though i believe they'll keep the built in cow catcher to deflect cyclists and children.