# Cabs for the Blind The Eric Leong IRIS Concept Cab Transports People Via Text Messaging By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-05-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eric-leong-iris References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/26/like-a-roomba-that-you-ride-in/) & [cardesignnews](http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/designers/portfolios/display/store5/item36697/) The Eric Leong IRIS is a [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifestyle-solution-for-mobility) that uses GPS and [text messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-communication) to transport the blind. Once you retrieve a vehicle on your phone, you text in your destination, and this futuristic-looking car will [autonomously help you get there](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedivere). The Eric Leong IRIS hopefully isn't too far from the future, because it could help many people--not only the blind, but also low-income blind people due to the fact that the IRIS is non-purchasable and rather, is an integrated system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Transportation:** The Eric Leong IRIS concept car introduces autonomous transportation for people with disabilities, opening up new opportunities for accessible and inclusive mobility. - **Assistive Technology:** The integration of GPS and text messaging in the Eric Leong IRIS concept car showcases the potential for assistive technology to enhance the independence and safety of individuals with disabilities. - **Inclusive Design:** The IRIS concept car highlights the importance of inclusive design in the automotive industry, encouraging the development of vehicles that cater to diverse user needs and abilities. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to revolutionize transportation for individuals with disabilities by incorporating autonomous and assistive technology. - **Technology:** The integration of GPS and text messaging in the Eric Leong IRIS concept car exemplifies the potential for technology to create innovative solutions for accessibility and inclusivity. - **Assistive Devices:** The IRIS concept car presents opportunities for the assistive devices industry to expand its offerings and create new products that enhance the mobility and independence of people with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enclosed eTrike Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-atoz-shuttle-bus.md) - [Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab.md) - [Metaverse-Connected Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-vision-omnipod.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Accessible Airport Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-airport-vehicle.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md)