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by Sarah Beckmann

July 24, 2026

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The MIT Autonomous Bicycle aims to bring the convenience of on-demand mobility to bicycle-sharing, allowing more people to enjoy their cities in a new and environmentally friendly way.  In addition, it would serve as an efficient solution for the first- or last-mile,  improving the access to mass transit, and reducing car-dependency for longer trips. 

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