# Self-Stopping Shopping Carts The Ford Self-Braking Trolley Uses Sensors to Prevent Accidents By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfbraking-trolley References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/gadgets/ford-self-braking-shopping-cart.asp) & [fordeurope.blogspot](https://fordeurope.blogspot.com/2019/04/kids-driving-you-off-your-trolley-maybe.html?utm_source=dudeiwantthat.com&utm_medium=referral) The [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveries-to-seniors) Self-Braking Trolley has been developed by the automotive brand in Europe as a safety-focused solution for the grocery store that could prevent accidents from occurring in the aisles or the parking lot. The [shopping cart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroqs) is integrated with the Ford [Pre-Collision Assist technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collision-prevention-system) that utilizes sensors to continuously scan its surroundings and detect when an accident is about to occur. The cart can then apply the brakes automatically to prevent children from pushing them into displays or stop runaway ones in the parking lot from causing damage to surrounding automobiles. The Ford Self-Braking Trolley is a clever solution from the brand for integration into the shopping environment and acts as a great explanation of the complicated safety technology within its new vehicles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Safety-focused Shopping Carts:** Integrating safety technology into shopping carts to prevent accidents and protect shoppers. - **Sensors in Retail:** Utilizing sensors to enhance safety and improve the shopping experience in retail environments. - **Automotive-style Innovations:** Applying automotive technology to create innovative solutions in non-automotive industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Implementing safety-focused shopping carts to enhance the shopping experience and protect customers. - **Automotive:** Adapting automotive technology to create new safety solutions in other industries. - **Consumer Goods:** Using sensor technology to enhance the safety and functionality of consumer products like shopping carts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Checkout Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkout-carts.md) - [Stylish Shopping Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roulette-carts.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-4.md) - [Autonomous Seniors Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveries-to-seniors.md) - [Taiwan-Based AI Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innolux.md) - [Gamified Shopping Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shopping-cart-1.md) - [Smart Grocery Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash-cart.md) - [Self-Driving Cargo Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewagon.md) - [Smart Shopping Cart Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cust2mate-smart-carts.md)