# Autonomous Hill Climbs Robocar is an Autonomous Vehicle Taking on the Goodwood Hill Climb By Justin Lam | Published 2018-06-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodwood-hill-climb References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/roborace-robocar-goodwood-fos-hill-climb-autonomous/) & [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/roborace-goodwood-festival-of-speed-robocar/55205/#gallery) At the 2018 Goodwood hill climb, Robocar will mark a momentous occasion in history as it competes as the first autonomous vehicle to ever tackle the uphill race. The event will see the autonomous racecar make the 1.16-mile run with zero human interaction and relying on nothing but its own sensors and systems. The vehicle itself is the first of its kind, as the first fully autonomous racecar built purely for performance normally reserved for human-operated F1 cars. Robocar weighs just 3,000 pounds and is powered by a 181-horsepower electric motor. Its autonomous features are driven by lidar, radar, GPS and a host of other sensors. The Robocar Goodwood hill climb will be available to viewers across the world via a YouTube livestream. Those lucky enough to attend the event can visit the Speed's Future Lab where an immersive VR experience will be run letting users witness the hill climb from the car's point of view. Image Credit: Roborace ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Racing:** There is an opportunity to develop more autonomous racecars for various types of racing events. - **Immersive VR:** There is an opportunity to create more immersive VR experiences at live events and beyond. - **Sensor Technology:** There is an opportunity to advance sensor technology to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can incorporate more autonomous features into their vehicles to improve performance and safety. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate immersive VR experiences to enhance the fans' viewing experience at live events and beyond. - **Technology:** The technology industry can focus on advancing sensor technology to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-van.md) - [AI Tent-Pitching Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-aiclimber.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tensor-robocar.md) - [AI-Powered Racing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-racing.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Partially Autonomous Touring EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcimoto.md) - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md) - [Smart Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strutt-ev1.md)