# Animalistic Autonomous Racing Bikes The 'Armadillo' Motorcycle Concept is Aerodynamic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-motorcycle-concept References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/18/this-animal-shaped-autonomous-racing-bike-of-the-future-fears-no-g-forces/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The '[Armadillo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s)' motorcycle concept is a [futuristic aerodynamic racer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/64-street-spec-caf-racer) imagined for the future of racing where spectators will watch autonomous vehicles compete against one another on courses that blast past human endurance capabilities. Designed by Christian Grajewski, the [autonomous bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-bike) is envisioned for the Moto Ai X Championship where creature-like vehicles would hit break-neck speeds that humans simply wouldn't be able to endure. The bike is thus devoid of handlebars and a seat in favor of a sculpted construction that is capable of taking on a range of demanding environments. The 'Armadillo' motorcycle concept imagines the future of racing where physical human limitations start to become a hindrance in the face of advanced technology and autonomous alternatives are ushered in for a new kind of entertainment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autonomous Racing Vehicles:** Opportunities for businesses to invest and innovate in the development of autonomous vehicles designed for entertainment purposes. - **Creature-inspired Vehicle Design:** Innovation opportunities for businesses to create new vehicle designs inspired by animal and creature biology, providing a new take on traditional vehicle design. - **Autonomous Sports Entertainment:** Opportunities for businesses to create new forms of entertainment by developing autonomous vehicles that are capable of competing in sports events for humans or other autonomous vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can invest in the development of new autonomous racing vehicles, as well as new designs that take inspiration from animals and creatures to create unique racing experiences. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Companies in sports and entertainment can innovate new events that feature autonomous vehicles racing against each other, providing a new form of entertainment that does not depend on human endurance. - **Technology and Robotics:** Opportunities for businesses in technology and robotics to develop advanced, artificial intelligence-driven vehicles designed for entertainment purposes and capable of seamlessly interacting with their environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-drone.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [Transparent Electric Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crdos-ghost-concept-motorcycle.md) - [Modular Tech-Rich Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-motorrad-x-nvidia.md) - [Futuristic Concept Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-motorcycle1.md) - [Self-Balancing Stealthy Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid.md) - [Self-Balancing E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-2.md) - [AR-Equipped Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyelights-rocket-one.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akiraducati-superbike.md)