# Modular Wheelchair Vehicles The Honda MODULAR Offers Advanced Transportation for Seniors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-modular References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/05/17/this-is-how-grandpas-of-the-future-will-get-around/) The number of seniors around the world is rising at a fast pace, which has increased the need for products and solutions that help them to lead a more independent lifestyle like the conceptual [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uni-one) MODULAR vehicle. Designed as a transforming cockpit vehicle for the year 2030, the unit offers a comfortable space for seniors to sit and even for children as a means to get around without their parents. The autonomous design can offer excellent capabilities for those who are [differently abled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility), while it can also be transformed into a motorcycle as a [last-mile commuter vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastport-equad). The conceptual Honda MODULAR is the design work of Guillaume Mazerolle and acknowledges the increasing demand for individual consumer vehicles to provide enhanced safety and freedom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rising Senior Population:** The increasing number of seniors creates opportunities for products and solutions that cater to their needs. - **Transforming Cockpit Vehicles:** The concept of modular vehicles that can transform into different modes of transportation offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry. - **Autonomous and Assistive Vehicles:** The development of autonomous vehicles with assistive features can greatly improve mobility for seniors and those with disabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of modular vehicles that cater to specific consumer needs. - **Personal Mobility:** The personal mobility industry can focus on creating autonomous and assistive vehicles to improve the mobility of seniors and people with disabilities. - **Healthcare Technology:** Healthcare technology companies can partner with automotive manufacturers to develop innovative solutions that address the needs of the senior population. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uni-one.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hand-cycle.md) - [Senior-Supporting Mobility Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-skateboard.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md) - [Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wimo-scooter.md) - [Wheelchair-Friendly Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-van.md) - [Sleek Senior Walker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-go.md)