# Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-10-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/transportation/tesla-unveils-its-cybercab-robotaxi-032132013.html?src=rss) & [tesla](https://www.tesla.com)  The [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan) Cybercab was unveiled by the company at its We, Robot event as an [autonomous transportation solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service) that would enable owners to share the vehicle when not using it. The vehicle is characterized by its control-free design that has no steering wheel or pedals and is positioned by the brand as a safe solution for getting around town thanks to its vision technology that's used in place of sensors. The self-driving functionality of the vehicle means it could simply be summoned to get the passenger wherever they need to go and immediately get to work functioning as a [rideshare vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-weride) when not being used. The Tesla Cybercab was announced by Elon Musk to have a projected price point below $30,000 to maximize accessibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Control-free Design:** The innovative absence of steering wheels and pedals in autonomous vehicles signifies a transformative shift in vehicle design. - **Vision-based Navigation:** Replacing traditional sensors with advanced vision technology redefines safety and efficiency in autonomous transportation systems. - **Shared Autonomous Mobility:** Offering a rideshare solution through self-driving cars when not in personal use could reshape urban transportation economics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Autonomous Vehicles:** The development of control-free autonomous cars challenges traditional automotive manufacturing and offers new business opportunities. - **Urban Mobility:** Innovations in shared autonomous transportation present a new frontier for urban mobility services and infrastructure planning. - **Safety Technology:** The shift from sensor-based to vision-based navigation systems could lead to significant advancements in vehicular safety solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Art Deco Self-Driving Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-robovan.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Cab-Less Transporter EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transporter.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Production-Ready Robotic Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-ad.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md) - [Autonomous Robot Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1.md)