The ways AI is Impacting the Future Mobility

AI in Mobility is re-inventing the driving experience

In many ways, the data is the fuel to drive into the future of mobility leading to smart business decisions worldwide. The mobility sector creates a large amount of data regularly due to the rise in populations and changing consumer behaviors. To compete in the fast-paced environment it is vital to analyze and create insights from unstructured data which help the mobility planners to analyze and plan innovative strategies for healthy growth in cities.

Organizations use big data analytics and AI to create data processing and analysis solutions to handle and analyze enormous amounts of data. This helps mobility companies in fleet management, predictive maintenance, vehicle data monitoring, and tracking. Big data, for example, enables organizations to provide a platform for road safety and management with the necessary real-time data and support for the citizens. 

AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms are rapidly advancing, becoming more functional and applicable. These advancements are opening up new possibilities by creating robotic automation and superior data analytical tools.

The demand for digitization and connectivity has been the key trends changing the future of driving experiences around the world. Vehicles are designed to provide a customer-centric service that would provide real-time traffic notifications, accident alerts, and other warnings. The cars are designed keeping in mind that the mobility for the customers has a tamper-proof digital identity that differentiates them from other vehicles in the network.

Electric and autonomous self-driving vehicles are the way to the future and smart cities are adopting various sustainable ways to navigate in safe environments for individuals.

The automobile industry is transitioning from gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric and autonomous EV & AV vehicles. Although there are several economic and market variables affecting the change, it is evident that to sustain and protect the global warming this changeover is transitioning the mobility which is here to stay.

The role of AI in mobility creating innovations

Autonomous Vehicles

The self-driving Autonomous Vehicles (AV) market is at the breakthrough phase and the technology has been enticing. Various factors come into play while the model for AV is developed, like human intervention or complex traffic situations. The advancement in AI, Neural networks, and ML technologies are helping to reach the desired model that may promise a better future in the AV segment.

Autonomous driving has always been one of the most promising sectors of the transportation business, and it is only getting better. This smart mobility trend strives to reduce human mistakes and irresponsibility on the road, resulting in safer roadways.

Autonomous vehicle fleets broaden the breadth of first- and last-mile commutes while also making public transport safer and more efficient.

Levels 4 and 5 autonomous driving cars are also incorporating, image recognition, predictive maintenance, in-vehicle experiences that all rely on AI. Self-driving cars are guided by these solutions, which also manage fleets, help drivers enhance safety, and improve services like vehicle inspection and insurance. AI is also used in the automobile industry, where it helps to cut costs by increasing the rate of production.

Electric Vehicles

The future of mobility is being reshaped by smart mobility and electrification, a new paradigm shift to e-mobility. Electric vehicles (EVs) are one of the most rapidly expanding segments of the automobile industry.

Despite the obvious environmental benefits of electric vehicles, there are still significant barriers to their adoption, particularly in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure must be widely available before EVs can be widely accepted. To address customers' anxiety and to further boost the penetration of EVs, new infrastructure development, particularly charging sites, is essential.

Automotive companies are developing electric vehicles of various sizes to expedite the logistics sector and minimize hazardous emissions. Startups around the world are developing ways to make electric vehicles to be used widely by offering efficient batteries and charging infrastructure.

Manufacturing - AI is altering not only the way automobiles are driven, but it is also changing the way they are produced. For example, Kia had recently unveiled the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX), a wearable robot that protects and strengthens workers on production lines. Then there are Automated Guided Vehicles (AVGs), which move items at warehouses without the need for human interaction. The robots that paint and weld detect flaws and change the auto parts accordingly. AI-assisted robots will make automobile production safer, more efficient, and less expensive in the coming years. 

AI aided mobility is improving the journey to an enhanced experience

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - AI is innovating towards sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). AI is aiding in the removal of human effort from driving, while it is still a few steps away from full autonomy. AI is becoming an increasingly important co-pilot, assisting vehicles in maintaining lanes and distances, assisting with emergency braking and parking in tight spots, monitoring cross-traffic or blind spots, and even taking over control to avoid accidents.

Personalized Marketing in AI is enhancing the experience and providing conveniences to the customers with minimal effort. With AI on wheels, the infotainment system can recommend outdoor stores in the area. Refueling and recharging stations can be informed by the car sending notifications to the station when the battery or tank goes low. The automated car is aware of famous eateries around the block and can recommend a location nearby for the end-user.

Driver monitoring - Individual drivers and driving patterns can be analyzed using AI. Car settings can be tailored to an individual’s preferences like the setting of the seat position, temperature, mirrors, music, etc. By sensing eye openness, head position, and other markers of awareness, AI can sense and analyze the driver's ability to control their car. The device will alert the driver to focus or take a break if necessary. In the event of an accident, posture control enables the most effective deployment of airbags to limit harm to individuals.

Traffic forecasting - AI excels in extracting usable information from large amounts of data, such as motion, traffic conditions on specific dates, days, and hours. That enables it to create a path that 'beats' traffic by avoiding congestion where it is most likely to occur. Similarly, machine-learning capabilities can be applied to newly occurring traffic problems, giving drivers the best options for avoiding not only anticipated traffic jams, but also alternate routes that are most likely to become clogged by displaced traffic. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) - For Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance based on AI makes automobiles safer by alerting drivers to potential issues before they become dangerous. AI can identify mechanical faults and breakdowns in advance, saving money and avoiding accidents.

Vehicle dealers, mechanics, and owners can benefit from the predicted assistance. A linked, IoT-based vehicle, could detect a problem before it requires emergency treatment. It might notify its operator what it needs, order the component, schedule an appointment at the local service center, and then drive itself there if the vehicle is an autonomous one.

Predictive maintenance solutions use analytics and artificial intelligence to identify possible issues before they cause vehicles to break down, saving owners and drivers money and avoiding the hassle of unexpected repairs. 

AI in shared mobility, ride-sharing, and micro-mobility

AI aided micro-mobility device includes e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, shared bicycles. These systems have become a popular mode of transit in urban areas, as they naturally provide fresh air and physical separation. The concept of shared micro-mobility is in the foundation phase but is gaining acceptance in many urban areas. Despite their convenience, these services have obstacles, such as negligent parking or vandalism, as well as how to keep users and pedestrians safe. AI aid micro-mobility service providers can benefit from data-driven operations because they can better understand and respond to changes in electric vehicles and enable better digital services.

Conclusion

AI is redefining the future of mobility making it better, safer, and more comfortable. The integrated developments in automotive, transportation is creating ways to improve the traffic system.

In the future with government policies in the support we will see, machines will have greater computer capacity than humans. If artificial intelligence systems begin to think and make decisions for themselves. The advances in electric vehicle (EV) technologies, EV charging, and infrastructure, as well as data analytics and security, are needed to accelerate the growth of e-mobility and promote sustainable transportation. With advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), comprehensive machine learning and AI algorithms are taking over the work of driving, propelling the industry towards level-5 autonomous vehicles. The construction of vehicle charging stations along with the adoption of electric vehicles would create new market opportunities.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transitioning the mobility sector and improving passenger information and engagement. The safer, smarter, and more convenient mobility is expected to play a major role in reshaping the future of mobility that can sense, anticipate and act with benefits tailored for a better experience. In many ways, business intelligence for mobility has become a necessity for smart cities to adopt and adapt to AI. 

We hope this article was insightful and helped you to understand the impact of AI on mobility and how innovations are driving the future of smart mobility worldwide. Thank you for showing interest in our blog and if you have any questions related to scaling the data for mobility businesses and to understand in detail how to automate the processes, AI-based platforms, please send us an email at info@futureanalytica.com.