The Globe and Mail Six CES reveals hinting at the future of mobility Here’s a glimpse of what to expect down the road – all spotlighted at this year’s virtually hosted Consumer Electronics Show Published January 14, 2021 Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail What’s the future of transportation and mobility? Here’s a glimpse of what to expect down the road – all spotlighted at this year’s virtually hosted Consumer Electronics Show (CES). People-movers turn electric, autonomous and super luxurious Expect to see more autonomous and electric people-movers or robotaxis, like this concept from Cadillac’s “Halo” portfolio. While this self-driving vehicle resembles a giant toaster on wheels, the boxy, open space includes a huge glass roof, a wrap-around light-coloured sofa and two captains’ chairs that make it look like a luxurious living room. Designed for a group of family or friends to travel together to a destination, it’s filled with innovative technology. Biometric sensors, for example, can monitor a passengers’ vital signs so the vehicle can automatically adjust the temperature, humidity, lighting and even the aroma inside the car. Buttons and dials are noticeably absent – replaced by voice recognition and hand-gesture controls. No word yet, on when or if this concept will ever make it into production.