Local Motors has created a 3D-printed self-driving shuttle, titled the Olli 2.0. The Olli 2.0 shuttle is a large rectangle with rounded corners and expansive windows. The Olli 2.0 has Level 4 autonomous capabilities and a top speed of 25 miles an hour. The autonomous shuttle also has a range of 100 miles on one charge and is comprised of 80% 3D-printed materials.
There are also two additional seats than previous models form the company, and the Olli 2.0 also has lighting that can be programmed to fit with what passengers want.
The shuttle's interface can also be customized to different needs. The company's CEO Jay Rogers indicates that “We can pretty much make anything they ask for with the right partners.”
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Customization in Autonomous Vehicles
- 3D-printing technology can be used to produce autonomous vehicles that can be customizable.
- Autonomous Shuttle Industry
- The autonomous shuttle industry can benefit from using 3D-printing technology to create customizable shuttles.
- Level 4 Autonomous Technology
- The addition of level 4 autonomous technology allows autonomous vehicles to navigate by themselves in most situations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Automotive Industry
- The automotive industry can benefit from using 3D-printing technology to produce customizable autonomous vehicles.
- Transportation Industry
- The transportation industry can use level 4 autonomous technology to make transportation safer and more efficient.
- Manufacturing Industry
- The manufacturing industry can benefit from 3D-printing technology to create customizable products more cost-effectively.
