# Driverless Concept Cars The Audi RS 7 Concept Completed A Fast Lap Of A Formula One Track By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-7-concept References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/audi-rs7-piloted-driving-concept-hockenheim/34324/) & [audi-mediaservices](https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/pressemitteilungen/2014/10/19/audi_rs_7_concept.html) The driverless version of the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept) RS 7 Concept car is for real, as evidenced by the fact that it recently completed a full lap of the Hockenheim Grand Prix track in Germany in just over two minutes in racing-worthy speed. For comparison, the lap record for the track is just over 1 minute and 13 seconds and was set by Formula One superstar Kimi Raikkonen. The [driverless Audi RS 7 Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-driving-system) is capable of using GPS signals transmitted to it via WiFi to guide its route, with in-car 3D cameras used to film the track and a software program used to compare the resulting images with on-board graphical information. Audi hopes that the technology used in this car will eventually find its way into production vehicles by the end of the decade. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 59% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Driverless Concept Cars:** Advancements in driverless technology have paved the way for concept cars that can navigate race tracks and potentially revolutionize the automotive industry. - **3D Cameras and GPS Technology in Cars:** The use of 3D cameras and GPS technology in driverless cars presents opportunities for the development of more advanced and responsive automotive systems. - **Integration of Software Programs in Car Design:** Incorporation of software programs and machine learning technology in car design presents opportunities for aggregating and analyzing data to optimize driver experience and safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** With the potential of driverless technology to revolutionize transportation, car manufacturers may leverage this technology to produce safer, more efficient vehicles in the future. - **Technology Industry:** Advancements in 3D cameras, GPS technology, and software programs may present opportunities for tech companies to become leaders in advancing autonomous vehicle technology. - **Sports Industry:** The use of driverless cars in sports events and racing presents an opportunity for innovation in a traditionally human-driven field and may attract a new segment of audiences interested in autonomous vehicle technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md)