OTTOBAHN

Ottobahn GmbH, founded in July 2019 in Munich, is an innovative company specializing in the development of a revolutionary, emission-free, and fully autonomous transport system. The name Ottobahn refers to the Bavarian Duke Otto I and the Autobahn, symbolizing the connection of historical significance and modern mobility.

The core product of Ottobahn is a hanging railway system that operates on the concept of the cabin taxi. It consists of suspended, rail-bound cabins that autonomously take individual routes through an elevated rail network without intermediate stops or transfers. These cabins can be ordered via a smartphone app and allow for level boarding and alighting at any point along the route, thanks to a lowering-lifting system[2][4].

Ottobahn GmbH is driven by the vision of a green city of the future. The company is committed to sustainability, appreciation, diversity, and fun. The mission is to transform streets into green lifelines and to return urban space to families and nature. The team works goal-oriented and pragmatically, with a strong focus on self-responsibility and mutual support[1][2].

A central goal of Ottobahn is the creation of an emission-free transport system. The system is powered 100% by renewable energies, particularly through solar panels on the roofs of the cabins and the rail supports. This ensures a CO2-neutral operation and minimizes energy consumption. Furthermore, the company relies on the principle of Circular Design to conserve resources and make components durable and reusable[2][3].

Ottobahn is characterized by several technological innovations, including the patented passive switch and a decentralized control system. The cabins are equipped with sensors that detect people and obstacles, and they can adjust their travel paths in real-time with AI support, ensuring efficient and timely arrival at the destination[2][4].

Ottobahn plans to build reference routes, aiming to establish the first commercial routes starting in 2023. The company works closely with technological partners such as Yunex Traffic and the design studio NVGTR to make mobility in cities more human-friendly and environmentally friendly[2][4].

Thus, Ottobahn GmbH is a pioneer in the development of sustainable and innovative mobility solutions that not only protect the environment but also redefine urban space.

• 1 - https://ottobahn.de/ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://www.fundernation.eu/investments/ottobahn-gmbh
• 3 - https://futuremoves.com/ottobahn-nvgtr/
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottobahn
• 5 - https://ottobahn.de/en/home/