10 Of The Coolest Self-Driving Vehicles

Here are 10 of the coolest self-driving vehicles companies have come up with.

Self-driving vehicles haven’t been given the go-ahead for widespread use on America’s streets and highways yet, but that hasn’t stopped automakers from designing them.
Here are 10 of the coolest ones they’ve come up with.
Number 10. Mercedes-Benz F O 15 Luxury in Motion. Seating 4 in an arrangement that is more like a living room than an automobile, the carmaker promises this ride will be one filled with comfort and leisure. Who knows, maybe someday getting stuck in traffic will be a good thing. 

Number 9. Nissan IDS. Realizing there are many people out there who can’t tolerate anybody’s driving but their own, Nissan designed this car to mimic the operator’s style. The feature is optional, offering those who often get ferried around by truly terrifying motorists a glimmer of hope for calmer days ahead. 

Number 8. Rinspeed Σtos. Sure, driverless cars can help people multitask, but they still can’t give humans the ability to be in two places at the same time. Or can they? This concept vehicle comes complete with an errand-running drone that can be commanded to fetch and deliver a variety of items including flower bouquets.

Number 7. Chevrolet FNR. Stargazers, this one is for you. The interior seats offer deep reclining positions, and much of the car’s top is see-though, allowing for great night sky viewing. 

Number 6. Truck-Mounted Attenuators. The crash guards have proven to be an asset to worker and driver safety in construction zones. Florida’s Department of Transportation is considering adding driverless models that can travel wherever they’re led. 

Number 5. Daimler’s Highway Pilot. This technology recently got to take a whirl on the Autobahn while attached to a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck. The ultimate intention is for the add on to serve as more of a driver assistant than a replacement, doing some piloting but requiring occasional human input as well. 

Number 4. Freightliner Semi-Truck. This one really is meant to do all the driving – as long as the path ahead is nothing but wide-open highway. The more detailed work of navigating the turns and tight spaces of cities remains the responsibility of the fully sentient being in the cab. 

Number 3. The Google Self-Driving Car Project. The company has created scads of little, bubble-like autos and added numerous modified Lexus SUVs to the mix. They’ve driven over a collective million miles, chronicling both community reactions and unforeseen circumstances along the way. 

Number 2. Audi A7 Sportback – Self-Driving Version. While many autonomous cars are still in the concept phase, this model is very close to production-ready. The delay appears to largely be a matter of legalities.

Number 1. Yamaha’s Motobot. Sure, taking a spin in a self-driving car sounds great, but what about those who prefer to travel by motorcycle? Yamaha may have that group covered, as this robot is being designed to maneuver the two-wheeled machines like a pro. Maybe once complete, Motobot will start giving rides. 

Which self-driving vehicle do you think is the coolest?