During the ITS World Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, Local Motors’ self-driving shuttle, Olli, will provide rides for attendees and dignitaries at the conference.
Known for its 3-D printed mobility technologies, Local Motors has delivered two new Olli shuttles to Autonomous Mobility, which provides autonomous technologies in the Nordic countries and the Baltic region.
Additionally, Local Motors announced that it has aligned with Autonomous Mobility exclusively, as a sales and operator partner for the Nordics and the Baltic, as the companies say that they “share the same mission and look forward to shaping how communities think and integrate about smart transportation.”
“To say the least, the past few weeks have been exciting ones for Olli and Local Motors as we showcase the future of sustainable transportation to audiences that are eagerly searching for innovative solutions,” says Jay Rogers, CEO and co-founder of LM Industries.
Referencing Rogers’ comments about the excitement of the past few weeks for Local Motors and Olli, it was only a week ago that Local Motors conducted a “groundbreaking showing” at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, where it provided what it calls the “first-ever autonomous transportation for conference attendees.”
Just two weeks before the Chicago demonstration, the University at Buffalo deployed an Olli shuttle on its campus, thanks to a partnership between the State of New York, Local Motors and the school, which allows Olli to be used for mapping, autonomous education and to test potential transportation options.
Local Motors says that the shuttle, which features a responsive cognitive function and a Robotic Research-developed autonomous drive system, is a “viable and sustainable transportation option” for cities, hospitals, campuses, entertainment districts and any other location where people need to move from one place to another.