- By Divanshi Sharma
- Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:35 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ola Electric has revealed an electric scooter named Solo, which could possibly be the world's first fully autonomous scooter. This scooter was teased on the company's YouTube channel and social media pages. Bhavish Aggarwal, the Co-founder and CEO of Ola, also shared the scooter on his social media handle.
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Promised you a new product and here it is!
— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) April 1, 2024
Presenting ‘Ola Solo - India's first autonomous electric scooter.’ Solo is a fully autonomous, AI enabled and traffic smart scooter. Hail a ride or drive your own Solo. We will disrupt ride hailing and local commerce!
Another feat of… pic.twitter.com/QbCkvOhhZV
The Ola Solo was first teased on April 1 and many users considered it to be an April Fool's prank. However, the Ola Solo turned out to be an actual working prototype. In a video posted by Aggarwal, the electric scooter can be seen moving around without a rider in an enclosed area.
The Solo serves as a test platform for Ola's QUICKIE.AI software, which makes quick decisions. It uses an in-house developed LMAO 9000 chip to analyse real-time traffic data for navigation. Additionally, it features a 'Vishram' function enabled by Electrosnooze Quantum, allowing the scooter to find a nearby hypercharger and recharge itself. The scooter also boasts an adaptive algorithm called JU-Guard, which analyses ride patterns and considers obstacles like potholes and speed breakers for a comfortable ride. It also boasts a Human mode for interaction with riders.
Not just an April fools joke!
— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) April 2, 2024
We announced Ola Solo yesterday. It went viral and many people debated whether it’s real or an April fools joke!
While the video was meant to provide a laugh to people, the technology behind it is something we’ve been working on and have… pic.twitter.com/4AUEqtPBGW
Although the Solo is currently in the concept stage, Ola's existing S1 models are being used to perfect the autonomous technology. Specifications and launch timelines for the Solo are yet to be decided, as it involves up to Level 4 autonomous capabilities.
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Previously, Liger Mobility showcased a self-balancing scooter called X and X+. However, Ola Electric claims that Solo offers full autonomous capabilities, which would need approval before being available for sale in the market.