On Thursday, July 29, Spin, an industry leader in electric scooters and a micromobility unit of Ford Motor Company, provided a live demo at San Diego Civic Center Plaza to show how its innovative e-scooters use artificial intelligence to combat sidewalk riding and unacceptable parking habits.
The cutting-edge scooters are equipped with on-vehicle artificial intelligence platforms to help riders make safer riding decisions. Spin Insight uses artificial intelligence to detect when a rider is on a sidewalk and warn them to move to a bike lane. Future versions of the technology will also allow the scooter to automatically reduce speed when a rider is riding on a sidewalk.
The technology can also be used to detect improper parking and share information with San Diego officials to help them make data-led decisions about where to install bike lanes and other micromobility infrastructure.
“This technology is unlike any solution currently available and directly addresses these concerns,” said Spin’s Head of Government Partnerships—West, Alex April. “Spin Insight can mitigate problems San Diegans have experienced with irresponsible scooter ridership and parking habits.”
Spin plans to submit qualifications for its Spin Insight fleet to the City of San Diego when the City issues a request for proposals later this year. If selected, Spin would work with the city to determine the number and location of Spin Insight scooters deployed.
About Spin
Headquartered in San Francisco, Spin is one of the leading micromobility companies and a unit of Ford Mobility. Spin has been recognized for launching the first stationless mobility program in the United States and was instrumental in crafting the world’s first mobility permit system. As a trusted and reliable partner, Spin currently operates electric scooters in many cities and universities nationwide in the U.S. and Europe. Spin consists of a diverse team of experienced professionals from government and private sectors, and the transportation advocacy world, all of whom are committed to fulfilling the company’s mission–giving people the freedom to move and bringing people, communities and their urban environment closer together. www.spin.app
About Drover AI
Drover specializes in advanced AI-based IoT solutions for last-mile transportation designed to elevate the performance of fleets while exceeding the regulatory requirements of the cities that host them. Drover’s product, PathPilot, delivers granular infrastructure distinction even in the absence of often unreliable GPS data allowing for unparalleled location awareness and the ability to take corresponding actions. Drover enables a safe and intelligent experience through technology in order to help ensure the long-term success of micromobility as a sustainable and integral part of urban transportation. For additional information, visit www.drover.ai or email [email protected]