A video featuring a driverless car moving around a college campus in Bengaluru has become popular on social media, sparking interest in the vehicle and its creators. In the video, a seer sits calmly inside alongside a few other passengers while the car operates on its own. It has been confirmed that the seer is Sri Satyatmatheertha Swamiji of the Uttaradi Matha. He visited RV College of Engineering and took a brief ride in the concept vehicle on campus.
Driverless car moving in Bengaluru
Sources say the project is still in development, with a formal launch expected in the coming months. A detailed study of Indian road conditions is underway to ensure the driverless car operates smoothly and safely when it is fully ready.
This initiative is a partnership between Wipro, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and RV College of Engineering, as part of the WIRIN program.
Areas of collaboration
Other areas of collaboration are
- Autonomous Systems – imaging, image processing, and computer vision
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – including deep learning algorithms
- Data Science and Cybersecurity
- Smart Materials and Emerging Technologies
- Disruptive Design and Manufacturing
Driverless concept cars are being developed in several countries. In India, IIT Hyderabad is also working on autonomous navigation technology and has created vehicles designed for off-road applications in agriculture or mining. These prototype vehicles currently transport people around the institute’s campus.
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