# Monowheel Cars Audi Snook Concept By Ayman | Published 2008-04-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-snook References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/audi-snook-futuristic-car-concept) While we may laugh at this [monowheel car concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle) by designer **Tilmann Schlootz**, it has actually won a [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-lunar-rover) Challenge Design Award 2008. It will also be showcased at the “Hannover Fair” from 21-25 April 2008. How does it work? Tilmann Schlootz describes it as, “The Magic Egg of Columbus, or better, two billard balls standing on each other: this icon is my origin on the way of reducing the hardware demands of [physical mobility to the minimum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1). One point touching the ground, the inverse pendulum in motion. Agility through instability, controlled by artificial intelligence - that is my formal issue.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 71% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monowheel Car Trends:** The trend of designing and developing monowheel cars continues to challenge traditional transportation norms and could lead to new opportunities for manufacturers in the automotive industry. - **Agile Transportation Concepts:** The development of monowheel cars and other new modes of transportation that prioritize agility through instability could disrupt the automotive industry in the coming years. - **Innovative Vehicle Designs:** As designers like Tilmann Schlootz continue to experiment with new and unconventional vehicle designs, the automotive industry could be faced with disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The development and adoption of monowheel cars and other new forms of agile transportation could have a significant impact on the automotive industry. - **Transportation Industry:** Agile transportation concepts like monowheel cars could disrupt the traditional transportation industry and lead to innovative new opportunities. - **Manufacturing Industry:** As more designers experiment with new vehicle designs, the manufacturing industry could be presented with exciting opportunities to develop and produce innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Modular Monowheel Hoverboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-concept-trike.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md)