Imagine your child hopping into a tiny, AI-powered car that safely drives them to school – no adult, no driver, just pure tech wizardry. Sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie, right?
Well, Toyota just made it (almost) real. At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Toyota unveiled Mobi, an adorable, fully autonomous “bubble car” that’s part of its Mobility for All vision.
Designed for primary school-aged children, this miniature electric vehicle can drive kids around town all by itself. Built with advanced AI, it handles everything -from navigation to safety while keeping parents updated in real-time.
What makes Mobi stand out is its protective awareness bubble, powered by cameras, sensors, and smart algorithms that detect every obstacle nearby. It even has LED “eyes” that express emotions and an AI companion that talks, guides, and entertains kids during the ride. The transparent canopy door lets parents (and curious onlookers) see everything inside, think of it as part robot nanny, part futuristic pod!
But as fascinating as it sounds, the internet is divided. Parents are amazed yet anxious , “What if it runs off with my kid?” one user worried. Another quipped, “Looks like something to escape Earth before it explodes!” While skeptics question safety, others see potential, especially for disabled or independent kids needing mobility support.
For now, Toyota says Mobi is still a concept, with no launch date. But if it ever hits the streets, it could redefine how kids commute, freeing up parents’ time while raising new questions about trust, tech, and childhood independence.
So, would you let your kid ride alone in a driverless bubble? The future of mobility just got a lot more interesting.