While Google's autonomous cars are nothing to laugh at, they aren't nearly as advanced as all of these awesome autonomous auto concepts. Okay, so the cars featured here aren't technically real. Still, they show the possible future of the autonomous automobile. Spoiler alert: the future is a bright and lazy one.
These awesome autonomous auto concepts prove that self-driving cars are likely to be used for more than personal use. There are autonomous cabs, cop cars and even mail trucks featured here. While many of these concepts will never see the road, they do indicate that creatives are already thinking of ways to make autonomous autos more functional. Enjoy erratic cabbies and wild police chases as they are now while you can, because sooner than later these things may be completely automated.
16 Awesome Autonomous Auto Concepts
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Wheel-Encapsulated Cars
The Infinitlar Autonomous Vehicle is a Pod for Transport and Living
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Autonomous Urban Autos
The Twinway Can Minimize Traffic Congestion and Driving Increase Efficiency
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Driver-Less Mail Trucks
The Volkswagen eT! is Designed to Streamline the Postal Service
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AI-Inspired Automobiles
The Autonomous Travel Pod Reduces Traffic and Carbon Emissions
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Reversible Concept Cars
The Zoox Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Can Drive You in Either Direction
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Driverless Commuter Cabs
The BOT Autonomous Car Streamlines Suburban and Urban Transport
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Comfort-Focused Autonomous Cars
The Rinspeed XchangeE Imagines a Stress-Free Commute
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Driverless Shuttle Services
This Fleet of Autonomous Shuttles Helps Transport Commuters
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Autonomous Concept Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo is an Autonomous Car Concept
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Handicapable Autonomous Autos
The Wheel Chair Mobility Independent Concept is for the Paralyzed
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Next-Gen Countryside Vehicles
This My Space Auto is Designed for Teens Residing in the Country
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Mobility Device Cars
Honda's Wanderstand Concept is Reimagining the Purpose of Vehicles
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Convertible Autonomous Cabs
Taxi BP is Designed for Budapest in the Year 2046
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Autonomous Minibus Cabs
The Meek Taxi is Self-Driving and Designed for the Year 2022
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Autonomous Electric Car Concepts
The Nissan IDS Concept Assists Drivers With Emergency Maneuvering
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Autonomous Police Cars
The Bmw E-Patrol Keeps Highways Safe Using Drones
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Autonomous Family Friendly Cars
The Mazda CX-9 Offers Self-Driving for Large Familial Groups
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Autonomous Sidewalk Vehicles
This Compact Vechicle by Hitachi is a Great Alternative to Walking
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Self-Driven Mini Vehicles
VIPA is a Driverless and Eco-Conscious Automobile
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Hydrogen-Powered Family Cars
Citroen Samadhi is a Luxurious Sedan for the Year 2050
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Efficient Autonomous Cars
The AutoNOMOS Vehicle Uses Laser Scanners and GPS Readers
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Automated High-Tech Vehicles
Nissan's Piloted Drive System Includes Radar and Laser Scanners
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Compact Driverless Cars
This Autonomous Smart Car Paves the Way for Safe Vehicular Transportation
Film-Inspired Concept Cars
The Audi 'Fleet Shuttle Quattro' is Inspired by the 'Ender's Game' Film
$1 Million SUVs
The Mercedes-Benz G63 is Further Fortified by Armored Vehicle Company Inkas Group
Luxury Business Vans
The Carlex Jet Van Sports 24k Gold Trim and a Soundproof Interior
Revealing Concept Cars
The Toyota Kikai Concept Car's Inner Workings Are Clearly Visible
Marvelous Mobile Mansions
The Marchi EleMMent Motorhomes are Insanely Plush Portable Palaces
Wheel-Encapsulated Cars
The Infinitlar Autonomous Vehicle is a Pod for Transport and Living
Autonomous Urban Autos
The Twinway Can Minimize Traffic Congestion and Driving Increase Efficiency
Glass Egg Concept Cars
The Citroen EGGO is a Curvy Coupe Designed for the Youth of the Future
Electricity-Powered Subcompacts
The Future Personal Transportation System Encourages Eco Commuting
25 Vivacious Volkswagen Concepts
From Floating Concept Cars to 200-MPG Concept Coupes
Supercar-Inspired Wheelchairs
Neilson Navarette Designs an Assistive Seat Inspired by the Audi R8
Seductively Sleek Cars
Mercedes-Benz SF 1 Concept is Futuristic and Edgy
AI-Inspired Automobiles
The Autonomous Travel Pod Reduces Traffic and Carbon Emissions
Elegant Sporty Cars
Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe is the World's Fastest All-Wheel-Drive Coupe
Egg-Like Autos
The Nissan Pivo Three Concept Car is Sleek
Modular Pod Cars
The Citi Transmitter Uses Special Attachments to Effortlessly Change Its Shape
Nimble Capsular Concept Cars
Two Gyro Electric Vehicle Can Weave About Urban and Rural Obstacles
Automotive Appliance Hybrids
The Opel Good Tools Ads Market Multitalented Machines
Reversible Concept Cars
The Zoox Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Can Drive You in Either Direction
Compact Automated Cabs
The OPTI Driverless Taxi Makes Urban Transport More Efficient
Wheelchair-Friendly Coupes
This Car for the Handicapped Accommodates Drivers with Disabilities
Capsular Commuter Vehicles
The UKF Immersion Embodies the Future of Efficient Transportation
Disabled Piglet Wheelchairs
This Adorable Piglet Gets Around with a Tiny Hind Leg Wheelchair
Transforming Toy Boxes
The SCHÜSCHU Toy Box is an Eco-Friendly Toy Storage Unit
Insectile Green Speedsters
The Exploder II Appeases Eco-Conscious and Race-Ready Drivers Alike
Flat-Nosed Urban Buggies
The City Slicker EV Values Scale and Energy Efficiency
Futuristic Amphibious Autos
The Urban Pod is Evolved For Modern Metropolitan Transportation
Self-Securing Bicycles
The SPiNe City Bike is Designed with a Built-In Lock
Autonomous Car Commercials
Mercedes-Benz Presents Its Autonomous Driving Car as Family-Friendly
Time-Travelling Taxis
Nooka Transforming Back to the Future Delorean into Yellow Cab
Curvy Crossover Cars
The Nissan Juke-R is the Ultimate Crossover Sleeper Car
Compact Italian Sports Cars
The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Features 160hp and Comes in Two Style Options
Driverless Commuter Cabs
The BOT Autonomous Car Streamlines Suburban and Urban Transport
Refreshed SUVs
The Edition 643 Redesign of Mercedes' G-Class 4x4 is Designed to Catch the Eye
Circular Profile Subcompacts
The Suzuki Q Concept Car Rolls Down the Road with Optomized Agility
Electrifying Concept Cars
The New Aston Martin RapidE Features An All-Electric Powertrain
Electric Wheelchair Converters
WHILL Aims to Improve Mobility for the Disabled
Jewel-Cut Concept Cars
The EXO NURBS Vehicle Revisits Dymaxion Design for Superior Strength
Criminal-Catching Supercars
The Nissa GT-R Police Car is Built for High Speed Pursuits
Backseat Dog Beds
The Stayjax Stealth Dog Car Seat Keeps Your Dog Happy and Your Seats Clean
Autonomous Sailing Vessels
Shuttleworth Design's Floating Vessel Boasts an Unmanned Design
Recreational Autonomous Motorcycles
'Chance' is a Concept Motorcycle Designed for Hobbyists
Luxurious Armored SUVs
The Lexani Land Cruiser Keeps You Secure and Looking Right
Driverless Shuttle Services
This Fleet of Autonomous Shuttles Helps Transport Commuters
Autonomous Campus Shuttles
These Driverless Vehicles Help Transport Students Across Campus
Autonomous Concept Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo is an Autonomous Car Concept
Remote Control Luxury Autos
This Lexus FC F Model Car is an Exact Replica of the Real Version
Zorb-Like Urban Trikes
The Bemoove Tricycle is an Agile City Vehicle with a 360-Degree View
Futuristic Driverless Trains
The New Tube for London is Self-Driving
Easily Deciphered Streetcars
This New Generation Light Rail Concept Delivers Better Visual Cues
Gold Anniversary Cars
The Nissan GT-R Gold is a Limited Edition Celebrating 45 Years
Flexible Arctice Exploration Autos
The Polar Utility Vehicle is Designed to Transport Snowmobiles
Colorful Card Game Packages
The 'Rackare' Wordplay Game Uses a Family-Friendly Packaging Design
Alien-Like Hatchback Cars
The Nissan Sway Concept is the Hatchback Design of the Future
Compact Crossover SUVs
The Toyota 'C-HR Concept' is Inspired by a Diamond
Futuristic Party Vans
Nissan's Part e-Van Can Make You Drinks and Spin Music For You to Party To
Aerodynamic Two-Seater Cars
The Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro Features a Special Aerodynamics Kit
Fluid-Formed Automobiles
The Renault Moister was Aesthetically Inspired by the H2O Molecule
Transparent-Topped Autos
The Honda Puyo Concept Car Offers an Uninterrupted Outdoor View
Cris-Crossing Overpasses
The Melkwegbridge by NEXT Architects Addresses Two Traffic Needs
Silky Concept Cars
The Toyota S-FR Features Exceptionally Smooth and Responsive Handling
Movement-Steered Automobiles
The Toyota FV2 Incorporates a Kinesthetic Method of Operation
Two-Person Accessible Seating
The Tandem Electric Wheelchair Challenges the Social Stigma
Self-Driving Cars
The Google Self-Driving Car Prototype Has Been Revealed
Versatile Driverless Vehicles
The Vitreous Concept Car Seats Only Passengers for Observatory Rides
Mirrored Concept Cars
This Unique Vehicle Offers Unobstructed Views from the Inside
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Wheelchairs
The TC Mobility Tank Chair Lets You Roam Around Any Terrain
Environmentally Mindful SUVs
This All-Electric Concept Audi SUV Boasts a 300 Mile Range
Electric Commuter Rickshaws
Folio 2.0 by Varey Design is Reduced to Essential Components
Open-Air Subcompacts
The Renault Sunny Concept Car Bridges the Gap Between Biking and Driving
Cyclist-Centered Concept Cars
Emin Ayaz's Mobility Hybrid Concept Car Stores and Charges E-Bikes
Mini Makeover Taxi Rides
The Birchbox UK London Taxi Cabs Gives Free Rides and Beauty Touch-Ups
Ultra-Efficient Trucks
The Freightliner SuperTruck is An Efficient Truck of the Future
Mod Motorized Scooters
This Wheelchair by Ivo Tanchev Pushes Fashionably Forward
Futuristic Workday Roadsters
The Pod Single-Seat Urban Vehicle is Designed for the Nine to Five
Convertible Autonomous Cabs
Taxi BP is Designed for Budapest in the Year 2046
Cherry Red Concept Cars
Mazda's RX-Vision is Dripping in Automotive Style
Social Media-Enabled Cars
This Nissan Concept Car is Covered in Connected LED Panels
Mod Autonomous Automobiles
The BMW Honey Comb Concept Changes the Nature of Driving
Record-Breaking Autonomous Cars
Delphi's Autonomous Car Will Drive From California to New York
Adaptable Wheelchair Carriages
Cursum Stroller Makes It Easy for Parents to Be With Toddlers
Lightweight Concept Cars
The Sports Ride Concept is An Advanced and Lightweight Sportscar
Five-Door Concept Cars
The Subaru Impreza 5-Door Concept Hints At the Future
Autonomous Electric Car Concepts
The Nissan IDS Concept Assists Drivers With Emergency Maneuvering
Illustrated Sports Cars
Collen Kelton's Girlfriend Decorates Nissan Skyline with Black Marker
High-Speed Motorized Wheelchairs
The Posco Smart Chair Allows Users to Navigate in the Dark
Crossover Coupe Concepts
The Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupe Fuses Different Vehicle Types
Self-Driving Swedish Cars
Volvo is Testing a Fleet of Autonomous Cars for its 'Drive Me' Campaign
Autopilot Car Programs
The Tesla Autopilot Software Monitors Vehicles For Safety Reasons
Wheel-Like Future Carriages
The eLink by Jorge Biosca Marti is Reduced in Unnecessary Components
Retrofitted Autonomous Boat Systems
This Technology Allows British Royal Navy Boats To Be Upgraded
Truck Blind Spot Radars
Blind Spot Assist Technology Will be Used in Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Hydrogen Concept Cars
Toyota's FCV Plus Can Be Used As a General Electricity Generator
Hubless Accessible Seating
Josh Waite's SessiO Wheelchair Offers a Sleek and Sophisticated R
Remote Automotive Apps
Ford's Sync Connect App Lets You Interact With Your Vehicle From Afar
Self-Driven Mini Vehicles
VIPA is a Driverless and Eco-Conscious Automobile
Autonomous Auto Infographics
CJ Pony Parts Looks into the Future of Self-Driving Cars
Multifunctional Wheelchairs
The Allen Chester Zhang Sphere Allows for More Freedom
Futuristic Technological City Models
This City Tests Industry-Specific Tech Like Self-Driving Cars
Cutting-Edge Rental Coupes
The BeeHive Concept Cuts Down on Congestion and Increases Convenience
Ballooning Car Bodies
The Humanix iSAVE-SC1 is Made Out of Inflated Tent Fabric
Accessible Subcompact Autos
The EQUAL Concept Car Caters Specifically to Wheelchair-Bound Drivers
Futuristic Pod Cars
The Volkswagen NILS Combines Style and Safety into One Compact Package
Driverless Concept Cars
The Audi RS 7 Concept Completed A Fast Lap Of A Formula One Track
Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
The Latest Tesla Software Gives Cars an Autopilot Self-Driving Ability
Compact Urban Shuttles
The Rinspeed MicroMAX is an Efficient and Versatile City Van
Luxury City Cabs
Six Lexus Taxicabs Join as the Elite Line of Cabs in New York City
Hand-Woven Automobiles
The Phoenix Bamboo Car Cannot be Found in a Ford Dealership
Heads-Up Holograms
True3D, a Virtual Interface System, Wins Munich's Top Navigation Prize
Fashion-Forward Concept Cars
The Zalando Fashion Car Lets You Shop as You Drive
Market Research Taxis
Hall & Partners Develops a New Way to Gather Honest Consumer Info
Compact Patrol Cars
The Smart Police Car Fights Pint-Sized Crime
Rowing Wheelchairs
The Rochair Will Miminize Arm and Joint Pain
Autonomous Transportation Modules
The Next System are Self-Driving Carts That Can Detach
Storage-Extending Cars
The Dock + Go Concept Helps Electric Autos Keep Going
Contraceptive-Conferring Cabbies
The Trojan Safe Ride Taxis Quiz Passengers on Health Issues
Bike Route-Mapping Apps
The 'Optimap' App Supplies Users with Crowdsourced Topographical Data
Efficient Autonomous Cars
The AutoNOMOS Vehicle Uses Laser Scanners and GPS Readers
Lawn Chair Wheelchairs
The Free Wheelchair Mission Provides Accessible Seating to Those in Need
Fuel-Efficient Hatchbacks
The New Nissan Pulsar Hatchback is Highly Fuel-Efficient
Autonomous Firefighting Helicopters
The K-Max Helicopter Can Be Used to Fight Fires
Pedestrian-Detecting Cars
Google's Self-Driving Car Has Been Advanced to Understand Hand Signals