Self-driving shuttle continues testing on public roads in Maryland

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Local Motors by LM Industries Inc., in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), has expanded the testing of Olli, its low-speed, connected, self-driving shuttle, to public roads in National Harbor.

Because of  a landmark local permit, Olli will collect imperative insights to help solve Maryland’s most pressing transportation challenges such as traffic congestion, accessibility, and environmental concerns like pollution.

As Olli completes its route on private and public roads, Local Motors’ engineers will collect and analyze data in real-time from scenarios such as intersection crossing, and interactions with pedestrians. The route will serve as an alternative transportation option to the residents and employees of National Harbor as well as visiting tourists, carrying them to harbor attractions and commerce centers. Any interested member of the public who is a guest of Local Motors can ride Olli weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To become guests of Local Motors, register at rideOlli.com to sign a waiver and get a QR Code to board the vehicle.

Olli is an environmentally-friendly, viable and sustainable transportation option for cities, companies, hospitals, campuses and other locations where people need to move from one place to another. The shuttle features cognitive response technology and sensors, and an obstacle avoidance system, which are provided in partnership with Robotics Research. Robotics Research, a leading provider of autonomous and robotic technologies to commercial and federal customers, assisted Local Motors in the mapping of National Harbor.