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“Olli” an autonomous shuttle is seen at the Local Motors facility at the National Harbor in Maryland on June 16, 2016. The electric self-driving shuttle is partnership between Local Motors and IBM, using IBM's Watson supercomputer. “Olli”, which looks like a blocky miniature bus, can transport up to 12 passengers. Watson will be the technology that enables passengers to communicate with Olli while traveling. For example, passengers can ask questions such as “Olli, can you take me downtown?” to start heading in that direction. They can also ask questions about vehicle functionality, where they are going, or for recommendations for restaurants. The goal is to make it more interactive for passengers when they are riding with Olli. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP Photo)
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