Eno Japan Self-Driving AI Taxi
Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens stumbled upon Eno in Japan, a bizarre, yet innovative, self-driving AI taxi for up to three people at once. It stands around 2-feet-tall and comes equipped with LiDAR sensors, cameras, as well as lights for nighttime use.



Just running it in Tokyo costs a fortune, or tens of thousands to be more specific, but its creator says that his inspiration for the AI taxi came from garbage men hopping on / off their trucks. Unfortunately (or fortunately), it moves a bit slow so passengers can take everything in. The vehicle also slightly resembles the turret trucks that one sees at the Tsukiji Market, one of the largest and most unique fish markets in the world.

Sale
LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree Building Set - Artificial Bonsai Tree Plants for Home Decor, Adults Ages 18+ -...
  • Botanical Collection - This set is part of the unique adult LEGO Botanical Collection, including Flower Bouquet (10280), Wildflower Bouquet (10313),...
  • Bonsai Tree Model - Features a LEGO bonsai tree model with a rectangular pot and slatted wood-effect stand, designed for adult builders
  • Mindful Cherry Blossom - In this LEGO set for adults, designers created a mindful build with a unique cherry blossom pattern that becomes tiny frogs...

Eno Japan Self-Driving AI Taxi

I actually love the concept! Firstly for the reason why he created them. Secondly, from a personal point of view I am ‘in between’ disabled – well enough to walk on my own, but distance is difficult for me. The further I walk and more I increase my pain/exhaustion doing so, the less I get to actually see where I am going. That also means I start to make mistakes that could cause me harm, eg. missing that I should stop at a small crossing for a car coming. All these things, this idea sorts. Clever!,” said one commenter.

Author

A technology, gadget and video game enthusiast that loves covering the latest industry news. Favorite trade show? Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.