# Semi-Autonomous Electric Vehicles Atticus Motors' 'Robocar' is a By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocar References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/cars/robocar-atticus-semi-autonomous-ev.html) & [atticusmotors](http://www.atticusmotors.com/) The 'Robocar' is a [semi-autonomous EV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-platform) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karsan-automotive), the Robocar shows the potential for people to create their own [affordable, safe and practical vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-standard) for local transportation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Self-Driving Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimac.md) - [Art Deco Self-Driving Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan.md) - [Production-Ready Robotic Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-ad.md) - [Open-Source Self-Driving Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openpodcar.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Accessible All-Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-every1-concept.md)