If there’s one thing that’s certain about the future of automotive technology, it’s that it’s heading in the direction of driverless cars. And the Cruise Origin is one of the first steps in that direction.

Designed from the ground up to be a fully autonomous vehicle meant for ride sharing/hailing duty, this vehicle is unlike any other on the market today.

The firm Cruise LLC was established in 2013 and got its start producing autonomous vehicle kits that could be retrofitted to certain Audi vehicles.

After working on these kits for a few years, the company was purchased by General Motors in 2016. Since then, Cruise has been working relentlessly on their vision of the future: a world in which driverless vehicles are affordable, reliable, and ubiquitous.

But the Cruise Origin isn’t just a pie-in-the-sky idea.

In fact, the company has already begun testing their fully autonomous ride sharing service in San Francisco. And they’ve made some big promises, too. For example, they claim that their driverless ride sharing service will be significantly cheaper than traditional ride hailing services and that it will be able to keep up with demand even during peak hours.

The Origin is more than just a vehicle, though. It’s a platform that’s meant to be shared. Inside, there’s plenty of room for passengers to spread out and relax, and the interior has been designed to be as comfortable as possible.

And because there’s no driver, there’s no need for a steering wheel or pedals. Instead, the Origin is controlled by a series of sensors, cameras, and software that work together to get passengers where they need to go.

The Cruise Origin represents the future of automotive technology. It’s a bold step forward in the world of driverless cars, and it’s already making waves in the industry. The biggest question now is: when can we expect to see these vehicles on our streets?