In Otis' Made to Move Communities™ global
competition, students will apply Artificial Intelligence to enable
more inclusive and sustainable mobility solutions.
FARMINGTON, Conn., Sept. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial Intelligence is
revolutionizing the speed, accuracy and scale at which complex
challenges are addressed. Over the next several months, more than
250 students from dozens of schools representing more than 15
countries and territories around the world will participate in
the Made to Move Communities challenge to propose
innovative ways AI can improve urban mobility. They'll be guided by
volunteer mentors from Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading
elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service
company.
"We believe that the next generation of innovation will use AI
to make moving in and around cities easier and more efficient for
all," said Randi Tanguay,
Otis Senior Vice President &
Chief Communications Officer. "Today's students are growing up as
AI technology matures. They are actively engaged and quickly
developing the skills to effectively use and apply it. With their
innate curiosity and imagination, combined with the guidance of
expert Otis volunteer mentors, I can't wait to see the solutions
these students come up with."
Why AI
According to the World Bank, more than 56% of the world
population currently lives in cities, and that number is expected
to grow to nearly 70% by 2050. The current pace of rapid
urbanization and global population growth has the potential to
strain urban infrastructure, resulting in increased congestion,
pollution, and inadequate public transit. These challenges can
be even more acute in underserved neighborhoods and for people
with special needs.
"AI is already reshaping transportation. It's enabling
self-driving cars, optimizing traffic flows, and even helping
drones deliver packages and medicines to those in need," said
Ezhil Nanjappan, Otis Senior Vice President and Chief Technology
Officer. "As we stand on the brink of the AI revolution, I'm
excited to bring this transformational technology to the Made to
Move Communities program – to brainstorm solutions to the mobility
issues of today and tomorrow, while inspiring young minds and
helping to close the STEM skills gap."
For the first time – a global winner
Since 2020, Otis' annual Made to Move Communities global student
competition has engaged over 750 students and hundreds of Otis
colleagues with the goal of addressing urban mobility challenges
while sparking a lifelong interest in STEM. Participating schools
have received nearly $1 million (USD) in grants from Otis to
further STEM learning and programs in their schools.
Until now, students used to compete regionally, with a winning
team selected in each of the four Otis regions. This year, for the
first time, the four regional winning teams will compete in a final
round to determine a global team champion. Student teams will need
to share how their solutions to local challenges can be scaled
globally, and the global team champion will receive an additional
grant for their school.
Watch this video to learn more about Made to Move Communities
and this year's challenge: https://youtu.be/c1FwYeGhLp4
Visit otis.com/mtmc to learn more and follow Otis for
updates from participating student teams.
About Otis
Otis gives people freedom to connect and
thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the
manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and
escalators, we move 2.3 billion people a day and maintain
approximately 2.3 million customer units worldwide – the industry's
largest Service portfolio. You'll find us in the world's most
iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings,
transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move.
Headquartered in Connecticut, USA,
Otis is 71,000 people strong, including 42,000 field professionals,
all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and
passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn
more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn,
Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.
Media Contact:
Katy Padgett
+1 860-674-3047
Kathleen.Padgett@otis.com
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