Overview
- A prototype developed by Wipro, the Indian Institute of Science, and RV College of Engineering under the WIRIN initiative was demonstrated at RV College of Engineering on October 27.
- A widely shared video shows Sri Satyatmatheertha Swamiji seated inside the autonomous vehicle as it moved around the campus without human control.
- Researchers say the project remains in development with extensive mapping and real‑world testing under way, with a formal launch anticipated in the coming months.
- The effort targets India‑specific challenges such as potholes, animals, and mixed traffic using AI, machine learning, robotics, visual computing, and 5G V2X communication.
- The collaboration traces back to 2019, and coverage notes parallel work in India at IIT Hyderabad and international testing by companies such as Tesla.