# Driverless Auto Designs Stanford's Autonomous Audi TT-S Operates Only With GPS By TopDog | Published 2009-10-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-audi-tt-s References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/chris-dannen/techwatch/new-autonomous-audi-can-get-reckless-driving-tickets-without-you) & [vwerl](http://www.vwerl.com/research/story/VAIL) Designed by students at [Stanford University's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra) School of Engineering and VW, the next-generation autonomous [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle) TT-S is the latest installment of concept vehicles that can operate without a human driver and no remote control. One of the coolest features of the experimental car is its ability to navigate only utilizing GPS. The autonomous Audi TT-S was designed to help aid future advancements in automotive handling and accident avoidance. **Implications** - The TT-S is unofficially named 'Shelly' and has a computer box that uses Sun’s Java Real Time System which runs on Solaris. The featured video gives you a look at the making of the Audi TT-S. The students working on the project definitely gained some awesome experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 93% | 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 - **Driverless Auto Designs:** The development of autonomous vehicles that operate without human drivers and remote control. - **GPS Navigation in Autonomous Cars:** The use of GPS technology as the sole method of navigation in autonomous vehicles. - **Advancements in Automotive Handling and Accident Avoidance:** The exploration and development of new technologies to improve the handling and safety features of autonomous vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage driverless auto designs to create innovative and safer vehicles. - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from the use of GPS navigation in autonomous cars to develop new applications and services. - **Education:** The education industry can provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in designing and developing autonomous vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [AI Tent-Pitching Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-aiclimber.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Autonomous Golf Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensor-robocar.md)