# Self-Driving Car Prototypes Yandex Has Created an Autonomous 2020 Hyundai Sonata By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-11 | Updated 2019-07-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-prototype References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/article/hyundai-sonata-yandex-self-driving-car-prototype/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [yandex](https://yandex.com/company/press_center/press_releases/2019/2019-03-19) The Russian company Yandex has revealed its autonomous prototype of a 2020 [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-hyundai-sonata) Sonata. The car is the result of a partnership between Yandex and Hyundai's car parts division, [Mobis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-ev). The partnership worked for six weeks to incorporate with self-driving technology into the car. The autonomous prototype is able to drive with no human intervention, placing the car at Level 4 and Level 5 on autonomous driving scales. The car receives high self-driving sources due to the sensor suite, cameras, and software which is incorporated into the vehicle's design. Yandex has been investing large amounts of time and resources into self-driving technology -- the company already has 50 [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra) Prius models, which have been modified with self-driving technology. Yandex plans to continue this effort, with a total of 100 autonomous vehicles by the end of the year. Image Credit: Yandex ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Vehicles:** The development of self-driving car prototypes like the Yandex autonomous 2020 Hyundai Sonata presents disruptive innovation opportunities in transportation and mobility. - **Self-driving Technology:** Advancements in self-driving technology, such as the incorporation of sensors, cameras, and software, create disruptive innovation opportunities in the tech industry. - **Partnerships in Autonomy:** The partnership between Yandex and Hyundai's car parts division, Mobis, to create an autonomous Sonata prototype showcases the potential for disruptive innovation through collaborations in the automotive industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The self-driving car prototypes trend has disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry, potentially reshaping how people travel and commute. - **Tech:** The development of self-driving technology in vehicles paves the way for disruptive innovation within the tech industry, specifically in areas such as artificial intelligence, sensors, and software. - **Automotive:** The collaboration between Yandex and Hyundai's car parts division, Mobis, demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation within the automotive industry through partnerships and advancements in autonomous driving technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technologically Advanced Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-hyundai-sonata.md) - [Driverless Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-5.md) - [Autonomous Robot Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1.md) - [Tranquil Interior Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-seven.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Autonomous Heavy-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-heavyduty-truck.md) - [Self-Driving Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimac.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md) - [TV-Equipped Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept.md)