'Olli' is the name of an innovative new Local Motors car that combines some of the most cutting-edge technologies out there—3D printing, autonomous controls, IoT and cognitive learning.
The supercomputer-powered shuttle bus has room for up to 12 passengers and offers a "smart, safe and sustainable" transportation solution to the public. Under the hood, the IBM Watson Internet of Things (IoT) for Automotive system makes it possible for the vehicle to use a cloud-based computing system to collect and analyze a variety of transportation data. Passengers are also be able to ask Olli questions with natural language and have them answered by the intelligent IBM Watson system.
Over the summer, people will be able to interact with Olli at the National Harbor waterfront in Washington DC.
What's Driving This Trend
- Autonomous Iot Vehicles
- Innovative 3D-printed autonomous vehicle technology that utilizes cognitive learning and IoT interconnectedness.
- Cloud-based Transportation Analytics
- Integrating cloud-based cognitive computing—data analysis through voice interface with sensors—to increase safety and efficiency in autonomous vehicles.
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Cutting-edge AI solutions that streamline day-to-day transport operations while driving innovation in the transportation industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Automotive Industry
- Leveraging cloud-based transportation analytics could offer a major advantage in a highly competitive and high-demand market.
- Technology Industry
- Intelligent transportation systems technology opens up brand new opportunities for software innovation, partnerships, and increased growth.
- Transportation and Logistics Industry
- Transport companies are working on integrating more autonomous vehicles into their fleets, making ''Olli'' an exciting prospect for the industry moving forward.
