The 'Robocar' is a semi-autonomous EV from Atticus Motors that could be in production as early as 2020 for a price of just $25,000.
As it stands, the model features a body-less chassis that is capable of holding up to four people, with semi-autonomous technology that is capable of protecting passengers from unexpected dangers on the road. In the future Atticus Motors envisions its Robocar has the potential to be a "100% automated pod." As its website states: "Full autonomy will be achieved with off the shelf systems already being developed by major suppliers."
While there are some large companies that are already planning to roll out fully autonomous electric vehicles, the Robocar shows the potential for people to create their own affordable, safe and practical vehicles for local transportation.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Semi-autonomous Vehicles
- Developing affordable vehicles with semi-autonomous technology can disrupt the traditional automotive industry and offer practical solutions for local transportation.
- Full Autonomy
- The potential for off-the-shelf systems to achieve full autonomy in vehicles presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry.
- Electric Vehicles
- The growing demand for electric vehicles presents an opportunity to create affordable, semi-autonomous electric cars that can revolutionize the automotive industry.
Where This Applies
- Automotive
- Affordable, semi-autonomous vehicles can disrupt the traditional automotive industry by providing practical and safe transportation solutions for local communities.
- Transportation
- The development of semi-autonomous and fully-autonomous electric vehicles can revolutionize the future of transportation and create opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry.
- Technology
- Off-the-shelf systems that enable full autonomy in vehicles represent a potential for technological disruption in the automotive and transportation industries.
