# Guardian Angel Auto Systems The Toyota Invisible Copilot Paves the Way for Self-Driving By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-invisible-copilot References: [technologyreview](https://www.technologyreview.com/s/601197/toyota-joins-the-race-for-self-driving-cars-with-an-invisible-copilot/) & [toyota](http://www.toyota.com) Yet another car company is experimenting with [self-driving technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-driving-system) -- it's only smart considering how fast these advancements are coming along -- with its [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra) Invisible Copilot. Currently a mix of real and virtual tests, the auto maker is attempting to train its cars to not only drive on their own, but to take the control of the wheel when the driver is in trouble. Describing the system as a guardian angel of sorts, the Toyota Invisible Copilot differentiates itself for other similar programs by exploring the [balance between man and machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predictive-safety-engine). The Toyota Invisible Copilot will rely both on machine and human driving to practice safety. The tests will include a giant simulator to test such things as realistic crash scenarios in a non-threatening way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-driving Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced self-driving systems to enhance safety and efficiency on the roads. - **Man-machine Collaboration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies that enable seamless collaboration between humans and machines for improved performance and safety. - **Simulated Testing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build realistic simulators to test and evaluate complex scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate self-driving technology into vehicles to transform mobility and reshape the automotive industry. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI systems that can effectively collaborate with humans in various domains, including driving and decision-making. - **Simulation & Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced simulation technologies for industries such as automotive, healthcare, and defense to improve training and testing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Designed Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gr-supra.md) - [Child Mobility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-ev.md) - [Autonomous Tandem Drift Sequences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandem-drift-sequence.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [Autonomous Mobile Robotics Investments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robotics.md) - [AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-research-institute2.md) - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md) - [Smart Drive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skipgen.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md)