# Secret Agent Autos The Spirit of Berlin iPhone App Makes Cars Driverless By TopDog | Published 2009-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-of-berlin References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1223126/iPhone-application-lets-motorists-remotely-drive-car.html) & [robotics.mi.fu-berlin.de](http://robotics.mi.fu-berlin.de/pmwiki/pmwiki.php) There are a lot of cool [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-icar-concept) apps out there, but the German-made 'Spirit of Berlin' [driverless car app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-driving-system) is well suited for secret agents. Computer scientists recently developed the Spirit of Berlin smartphone app which gives user the ability to control a vehicle using an on-screen steering wheel, brake and accelerator. The projects director Professor Raúl Rojas envisions a future where taxis are piloted by unseen drivers. **Implications** - iPhone applications have become a must for any business or product. This creates a frequency for the company of the audience's exposure. Companies should look to develop applications that are helpful and/or a high level of fun as the consumer will most likely re-use it, furthering the frequency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 91% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Driverless Car Apps:** There is a growing trend in developing smartphone apps that allow users to control vehicles remotely. - **Disruptive Transportation Technology:** Advancements in app-controlled vehicles are disrupting traditional transportation methods and paving the way for new innovative solutions. - **Enhanced User Experience:** The development of interactive apps for car control is enhancing the user experience and creating new possibilities in the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automakers and tech companies are exploring the potential of driverless car apps to revolutionize the way cars are driven and operated. - **Mobile Applications:** The rise of app-controlled vehicles is creating opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative solutions for transportation and car control. - **Digital Technology:** Advancements in digital technology, such as smartphone apps, are transforming the automotive industry and redefining the future of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [360-Degree Maneuverable Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-twoseater-pod.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [Tech Brand Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ava-concept.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md) - [Sculpted Tech Brand Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-icar-concept.md) - [All-Inclusive Automotive Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-apps.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Consolidated Automotive Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-automotive-apps.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md)