# Self-Driving Add-Ons The Cruise RP-1 Kit Can Attach to Any Auto By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rp1 References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/cruise-rp-1-kit-self-driving-capabilities-to-existing-car-06-25-2014/) & [getcruise](http://www.getcruise.com/) While many companies have been testing driverless cars, including brands such as [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-and-renault), another business titled [Cruise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-service) is experimenting with the RP-1. This can attach to a variety of cars, turning any automobile into an autonomous force. The kit is attached to the roof, and comes with sensors that allow it to detect other cars or objects in the area. The device uses "computer vision algorithms" to ensure everything stays safe and on-track, allowing the driver to relax and not worry about getting into an accident. The thought of driverless cars still scares most people, even though the number of accidents that happen per year is already astronomical. Perhaps this attachment will bring people round to the idea. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/cruise-rp-1-kit-self-driving-capabilities-to-existing-car-06-25-2014/), [getcruise](http://www.getcruise.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Add-ons:** The Cruise RP-1 kit demonstrates the trend of adding autonomous capabilities to existing vehicles. - **Driverless Conversion:** The Cruise RP-1 kit exemplifies the trend of converting traditional cars into autonomous vehicles. - **Enhancing Vehicle Autonomy:** The Cruise RP-1 kit highlights the trend of enhancing vehicle autonomy through aftermarket solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of providing autonomous add-on kits for existing vehicles. - **Technology:** The technology industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity by developing advanced autonomous conversion kits like the Cruise RP-1. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage the disruptive innovation opportunity of converting traditional vehicles into autonomous ones to enhance safety and efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Source Self-Driving Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openpilot.md) - [Self-Driving Cab App Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-service.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-cruise-feature.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-kit.md) - [Automated Lane-Changing Car Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-super-cruise.md) - [Autonomous Lawn Mower Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-lawn-mower.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [TV-Equipped Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept.md) - [Open-Source Self-Driving Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openpodcar.md)