From the first human migrations on foot to the invention of the Concorde and the Bullet Train, no other species is as driven to traverse the globe like humans do. With the future of self-driving vehicles, there is massive potential to make the journeys we seek not only possible, but safe, exciting, and comfortable. Inspired by human tenacity, here’s how Honda has envisioned the technology that will bring this potential closer to reality.

The Safari Drifter, for utility in the African Savanna

Inspired by robotic lawnmowers and vintage camper vans, The Drifter cuts paths through tough grass while simultaneously tracking animals. A sheltered canopy above the vehicle provides the best vantage point for spotting wildlife, and shade from the unforgiving sun (along with a few other surprises).

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The Desert Train, for dune-hopping with ease

Water is the most precious desert commodity, so the Desert Train captures water, a by-product of the Honda fuel cell technology, which powers the vehicle and stores it in a rolling water container. With high suspension and deep-tread tires, the train borrows design elements from motorcycles, dune buggies, and the oldest form of desert travel: camels.

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The Mountain Climber, for journeys to the edge

The Climber, a sturdy vehicle with high ground clearance, deploys robotic legs, inspired by Honda’s ASIMO robot, to sense uneven ground and “step” right over boulders, rocks, and debris. The robotic rear arm uses a digging tool and bucket to repair the road for future travelers.

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The Island Hopper, for traveling from land to sea

The Island Hopper is designed with lightweight structures like Formula 1 racecars and compact business jets in mind. Powered by Honda’s solar technology, the amphibious vehicle combines the function of a pedalo with the comfort of a luxury yacht to comfortably navigate rocky beaches, islands, and seas.

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The Tundra Sled, for deep snow and perilous ice

This futuristic snow sled swaps out dogs for drones to race across the arctic. Six drone wheels pull the Tundra Sled along while sensing any cracks in the ice, and traditional caterpillar tracks and spiked treads keep the vehicle from slipping or sliding.

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The Road Tripper, for watching the world go by

Inspired by glass-roofed trains, the iconic Airstream and Honda’s Daytona motorcycle, the Road Tripper embodies 1960s California cool with wraparound glass panelling and a stainless-steel tube shape. The Tripper is best for the winding highways of America’s Pacific Coast Highway, with a compact three-wheel design for better mobility and fuel efficiency.

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The Jungle Jumper, for a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest

The Jungle Jumper is designed specially for extra grip and traction on terrain that ranges from tarmac road to dirt track to muddy forest floor. The truck borrows elements from the Honda T360, like a six-wheeled design and deep-tire traction for smooth navigation through unpredictable terrain.

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Experience Map and Mori Inc.’s full journey across the globe—in miniature—at Honda. Great Journey.

This article was produced by Honda and not by the Quartz editorial staff.

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