# Autonomous Tricycle Bikes This Autonomous Self-Driving Trike Makes Use of an Arduino Processor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-selfdriving References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/arduino-self-driving-tricycle-created-14-10-2016/) & [blog.arduino.cc](https://blog.arduino.cc/2016/10/13/university-of-washington-develops-a-self-driving-tricycle/) There has been a lot of talk about autonomous self-driving cars, but this tricycle aims to identify how the technology can be utilized on a smaller scale. Created by a research team at the [University of Washington](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermapping-autonomous-boats), the tricycle project was supported by a grant from [Amazon's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-electric-balance-bike) Catalyst program and software company Kerika. The team of researchers was headed by professor Tyler Folsom and saw the creation of a tricycle that could be prompted to perform an action and respond accordingly. The tricycle was created using an [Arduino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openpodcar) microprocessor and a bevy of other components that enable it to be connected with via remote control. The autonomous self-driving tricycle identifies how the technology being put in place in the vehicular transportation sector has strong promise on a smaller scale with small vehicles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Self-driving Tricycles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation sector with autonomous self-driving tricycles. - **Small-scale Autonomous Technology:** Potential for disruptive innovation in various industries by implementing small-scale autonomous technology. - **Arduino-powered Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation possibilities in the automotive industry with the use of Arduino-powered vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry with autonomous self-driving tricycles. - **Technology:** Various industries within the technology sector can explore disruptive innovation opportunities through small-scale autonomous technology. - **Automotive:** Potential disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by incorporating Arduino-powered vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Daily Driver E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotri-m.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [Supportive Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike.md) - [Customizable Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maven-urban-etrike.md)