Trend cluster
Category

Autonomous
Ubiquity

Beyond cars, autonomous vehicles expand to include retail locations and more.

Autonomous Retail VehiclesSelf-Driving Venue TransportationUnmanned Pizza DeliveriesAutonomous Agricultural SystemsSelf-Driving Detachable Rooms

Trend

What is the Autonomous Ubiquity trend?

Autonomous Ubiquity: Moving beyond cars, automotive and technology companies are developing more ambitious concepts when it comes to the possibilities of autonomous vehicles. Rolling out iterations of autonomous retail locations and more, this shift in focus shines a light on just how deeply integrated autonomous vehicles will be when it comes to the future of mobility.

Trend themes

Themes within the Autonomous Ubiquity trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Autonomous Mobility Solutions

Companies are developing more ambitious concepts when it comes to autonomous vehicles moving beyond cars.

02

Autonomous Retail Platforms

Artificial intelligence technology is being leveraged to create human-like selling interactions on any digital channel.

03

Automated Agriculture

Drones and autonomous agricultural machines are creating actionable insights for planting, maintaining and harvesting crops.

Industry implications

What the Autonomous Ubiquity trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Automotive Industry

Emerging trends around autonomous mobility solutions will offer opportunities for automotive manufacturers looking to be part of the future of vehicular mobility

For

Retail Industry

Autonomous retail platforms for creating human-like selling interactions offer opportunities for big retail players to increase customer engagement, creating improved sustainability and readiness to compete with ecommerce.

For

Agricultural Industry

The emergence of drones and autonomous machines in agriculture presents opportunities for agricultural industry players to increase crop yields, improve efficiency, and reinforce sustainability initiatives.

Workshop question

What is your company's strategy when it comes to adapting to a more autonomous, integrated future of mobility?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Autonomous Ubiquity

Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 47%, freshness 9%.

Popularity58%
Activity47%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa

Evidence

Examples of the Autonomous Ubiquity trend

6 featured examples from Jan 4, 2018 to Aug 27, 2019
Autonomous Retail Vehicles
CategoryAutos

Autonomous Retail Vehicles

'e-Palette on Demand' is Toyota's Plan for the Future of Shopping

Autonomous business vehicles could revolutionize the transportation industry by increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs.

Self-Driving Venue Transportation
CategoryAutos

Self-Driving Venue Transportation

Sony and Yamaha Will Produce Autonomous Carts for Commercial Use

Autonomous carts designed for use in amusement parks present an opportunity to innovate in the transportation sector of the amusement park industry.

Unmanned Pizza Deliveries
CategoryAutos

Unmanned Pizza Deliveries

Nuro and Domino's Will Send R2 Vehicles to Houston Domino's Customers

The unmanned pizza delivery partnership between Nuro and Domino's highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the food delivery industry, particularly in leveraging auto…

Autonomous Agricultural Systems
CategoryEco

Autonomous Agricultural Systems

Hands Free Hectare Uses Drone and Automated Machines to Tend Crops

Implementing drone and automation technology in farming to increase efficiency and maximize crop yield.

Self-Driving Detachable Rooms
CategoryAutos

Self-Driving Detachable Rooms

The Honda Ie-Mobi Introduces Electric-Powered Autonomous Transport

Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the automotive industry by developing electric-powered autonomous vehicles with detachable living spaces.

Autonomous Retail Platforms
CategoryBusiness

Autonomous Retail Platforms

magia.ai Creates Natural Sales Experiences with AI Technology

Retailers have the opportunity to implement autonomous retail platforms powered by AI technology, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales.