# Auto-Backed Space Projects Part Time Scientists' Audi Rover Will Debut at the Detroit Auto Show By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rover References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/11/10746926/audi-lunar-rover-xprize-detroit-auto-show-2016) & [ptscientists](http://ptscientists.com/) Last year a contest was launched by [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-commerce1) and the X Prize foundation to exapnd the exploration of the moon; those who have been following the progress of the impressive entries will be happy to hear that a working prototype of the highly anticipated Audi Rover will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Designed by Part Time Scientists, the Audi Rover has the backing of the German car company, which already gives it a leg up from all the other competition. As for the mission that the winner of $30 million will be sent on, [The Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-verge-sony-giveaway) writes, "The ultimate objective is to travel to the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) left behind by [Apollo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-iii-spacesuits) 17 some 43 years ago." The Audi Rover certainly has a chance to make history yet again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space Exploration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced technology and infrastructure for space missions. - **Automotive Partnerships:** Potential for disruptive innovation in collaborations between car companies and space exploration organizations. - **Moon Rover Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating advanced rovers for lunar exploration and research. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry through partnerships in space projects. - **Space Exploration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the space exploration industry through advancements in technology and partnerships. - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the aerospace industry by developing cutting-edge lunar rover technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Lunar Terrain Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-terrain-vehicle.md) - [AI Tent-Pitching Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-aiclimber.md) - [Regenerative Fuel Spatial Rovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-cruiser.md) - [Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-baby-lunar-cruiser.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Modular Planetary Exploration Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrolab-flex-rover.md) - [Auto-Branded Multimedia Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-haus.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Off-Road Electric SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q6-etron-offroad-concept.md)