A few months in Palo Alto began to know better US universities. As assistant electrotechnical at Stanford University (November 1893 - April 1894), Olivetti was able to experiment in the laboratory the potential and the different applications of the use of electricity.
During his initial period in Palo Alto, Olivetti became more aware of US universities. In his position as an assistant electrotechnical at Stanford University (November 1893 - April 1894), he was able to conduct experiments with electricity in the lab, gaining a deeper understanding of its potential and uses.