General Motors is developing a number of autonomous vehicle concepts with different use cases for travel and transportation.
The company, which unveiled latest developments at the Consumer Electronics Show, CES, says it is working towards delivering the first autonomous vehicle around 2025.
During CES the Cadillac brand unveiled further concepts within its Halo portfolio which initially launched a year ago with the PersonalSpace vertical takeoff and landing vehicle and the SocialSpace personal autonomous vehicle for up to six passengers.
The InnerSpace concept, designed for two passengers, is about enabling riders to enjoy what’s around them as they take a trip.
Inside, the vehicle can be configured with tailored experiences, augmented reality and themes for the journey.
Further details of the OpenSpace concept will be unveiled later this year but GM is describing it as the “future of luxury travel” with a mobile hotel that is ready for guests wherever they need it.
Many companies, both traditional car manufacturers and startups, are working on autonomous vehicles and the travel industry is working out applications of the technology.
In September, Accor announced a partnership with Citroen and outdoor media company JC Decaux presenting a vision for urban autonomous transport.
The Urban Collectif, as the project is dubbed, is comprised of three electric pods - Sofitel En Voyage, Pullman Power Fitness and City Provider.
The Sofitel pod could be used for transfers as well as city tours and experiences while the Pullman could enable users to exercise while commuting.
The City Provider is aimed to be an on-demand service for up to six passengers.
When the initiative was unveiled, Vincent Cobbe, CEO of Citroen, said the Urban Collectif could become a reality in the next five to seven years adding that transport authorities and other stakeholders would need to get involved.