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Ola Unveils 'Solo', India's 1st Autonomous E-Scooter with AI Features| April Fools Prank or Not?

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Ola Electric unveils 'Ola Solo,' India's first AI-powered autonomous scooter. Bhavish Aggarwal confirms its authenticity. Key features include multilingual voice interface, facial recognition, and advanced sensing. Solo promises to revolutionise urban com

Ola Unveils 'Solo', India's 1st Autonomous E-Scooter with AI Features| April Fools Prank or Not?
Ola Solo

Key Highlights:

  • Ola announced a new electric-scooter to be added in its lineup ‘Ola Solo’.
  • Ola Solo is India’s first AI power and generated autonomous e-scooter.
  • Ola’s new offering will feature multilingual voice interface, face recognition,and other such advanced AI features.

Ola Electric has announced the unveiling of ‘Ola Solo’, India's First Autonomous Electric Scooter. The company also released a video for the same. However, focusing on the date of this news being disclosed many thought it to be an April Fools prank by Ola. At present Ola S1 Pro, S1 Air, and S1 X are the current offerings by Ola in Indian market.

However, Bhavish Aggarwal, the co-founder of Ola Electric came forward and tweeted that the video and announcement is no joke. The company has even listed some of the AI-features this new scooter will be equipped with, on its official website. We will have to wait for further detail for the launch and price of this completely different and new electric scooter segment in India.

Advanced AI Integration

Ola Solo will be fully packed with advanced AI features which are aiming at increasing safety, convenience, and efficiency. Powered by the home built LMA09000 chip, Solo will be working on AI through its adaptive algorithm named JU-GUARD, which will ensure continuous learning and optimisation.

Unveiling by Bhavish Aggarwal

Bhavish Aggarwal, the co-founder of Ola Electric, took to social media platform, Twitter, and stated , "Promised you a new product and here it is! Presenting ‘Ola Solo - India's first autonomous electric scooter.’ Solo is fully autonomous, AI-enabled, and a traffic-smart scooter. Hail a ride or drive your own Solo. We will disrupt ride-hailing and local commerce!".

After many speculated this news to be a joke, Mr. Aggarwal took to Twitter and added, “ Not just an April fools joke! 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 prototyped. It shows the kind of pioneering work our engineering teams are capable of. Ola Solo is a glimpse into the future of mobility and our engineering teams are working on autonomous and self-balancing tech in two wheelers which you’ll see in future products from us.

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Ola Unveils 'Solo', India's 1st Autonomous E-Scooter with AI Features| April Fools Prank or Not?
Ola Solo 

Key Features

  • Multilingual Voice Interface Solo features a multilingual voice interface, powered by Krutrim's AI technology, enabling seamless interaction in 22 languages.
  • Facial Recognition for Safety Safety is prioritized with facial recognition technology for helmet activation, ensuring rider protection.
  • Human Mode for Urban Integration Solo seamlessly integrates into urban environments with its 'Human Mode,' facilitating friendly interactions with other vehicles and pedestrians.Vibrating Seat Alerts Safety enhancements include vibrating seat alerts, providing subtle cues for potential hazards.

Enhanced Convenience

Adding to its convenience, Solo introduces the 'Vishram Mode,' autonomously locating the nearest hypercharger when the battery is low, ensuring uninterrupted journeys. The 'Summon Mode' feature on the Ola app allows users to call for a Solo, which autonomously picks them up, revolutionizing mobility-on-demand.

Ola Unveils 'Solo', India's 1st Autonomous E-Scooter with AI Features| April Fools Prank or Not?
Ola Solo 

Advanced Sensing Capabilities

Ola Electric emphasizes Solo's advanced sensing capabilities, utilizing laser pulses for distance measurement and precise 3D mapping of surroundings. This ensures enhanced situational awareness, contributing to a safer riding experience.

CarBike360 Says

With the launch of 'Ola Solo,' Ola Electric reaffirms its commitment to sustainable mobility solutions, offering consumers a technologically advanced and environmentally friendly option for urban commuting. As the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, Solo emerges as a game-changer, reshaping the future of transportation in India.


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