# Vehicles as Extensions of the Body The Noah By Ayman | Published 2008-06-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/noah-bike-and-riders-unison/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?individual_id=188999&portfolio_id=1227977&sort_by=1&) Andrei França wanted to design a vehicles as an extension of the human body. He wanted to convert the knowledge of the psychology and the development of the human psychomotor system into a unique vehicle that offers a seamless driving experience. The result is the **Noah**, a finalist in IdeaBrasil 2008. Noah uses the movements of the driver to control acceleration and directions, without buttons or pedals. The innovative design utilizes biomechanics to offer a new driving experience that targets the young and adventurous. See another [unique unicycle design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel): ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biomechanic Vehicle Design:** The Noah vehicle showcases the trend of incorporating principles of biomechanics into vehicle design, offering a seamless driving experience. - **Gesture-controlled Vehicles:** Noah's use of driver's movements to control acceleration and directions without buttons or pedals highlights the trend of gesture-controlled vehicles. - **Psychomotor-inspired Driving Experience:** The Noah vehicle taps into the trend of designing vehicles that mimic the psychology and development of the human psychomotor system, providing a unique driving experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating principles of biomechanics into vehicle design to offer a seamless and intuitive driving experience. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the potential to revolutionize vehicles by developing advanced gesture-controlled systems that enhance driver comfort and safety. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from incorporating psychomotor-inspired design principles to create vehicles that prioritize a unique and engaging driving experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Shapeshifting Superbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercycle.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixl7-vehicle.md)