# Accident-Avoiding Smart Cars Michelin "Chess" Car By Alex Covert | Published 2008-06-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accident-avoiding-smart-car-michelin-chess-car References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/chess_car_tries.php#more) & [michelinchallengedesign](http://www.michelinchallengedesign.com/MCD_2008/Site/mcd_gallery_2008/mcd_2008_gallery_s04.asp) Thijs van der Zanden & Frans Hegge of Belgium submitted this vehicle design as part of the **2008 [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-blackbird) Challenge Design**â„¢. Titled the "Chess" car, the vehicle features two portions - the "motor" (the part that makes it go) and the "cabin" (the part that holds the passengers) that move independently of each other. Through sensors, the "Chess" car could [detect possible collisions or accidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-tesseract) and then move the passenger container away from the point of impact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Cars:** The adoption of advanced sensor technology and autonomous capabilities in car designs to improve safety and accident-avoidance. - **Independent Vehicle Components:** The development of vehicles with separate motor and cabin components that can move independently of each other. - **Collision Detection Systems:** The integration of sensors and artificial intelligence to detect and prevent potential collisions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automakers to invest in smart, autonomous vehicles and collaborate with tech companies to develop advanced collision avoidance systems. - **Transportation:** Potential for the transportation industry to adopt smart car technology for improved safety, efficiency, and reduced accidents. - **Sensors and AI:** Growth prospects for companies specializing in advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence algorithms for collision detection and prevention systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Rotating Vehicle Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-cockpit.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Folding Ergonomic Steering Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steering-wheel-concept.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md) - [Privacy-Focused Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-car-concept.md)