Launch and Pricing
Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has launched India’s first self-driving electric auto named ‘Swayangati’.
- The passenger model starts at ₹4 lakh (ex-showroom).
- The cargo model is priced at ₹4.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
Advance bookings are now open, and deliveries will begin soon.
Battery and Range
- The auto comes with a 10.3 kWh battery.
- It can travel up to 120 km on a single charge.
- No details on charging configuration required by this vehicle have been given by the company.
Technology and Features
The self-driving car is designed on OSM's EV platform with an autonomy system powered by AI.
Key features include:
- Lidar technology
- GPS navigation
- Obstacle-detection sensors up to a distance of 6 km
- Multi-sensor navigation system
- Remote safety controls
The vehicle can move on pre-charted routes in the absence of a human driver. The first phase of testing has been successful, and the second one will begin shortly with controlled commercial operations.
Future Deployment
OSM will launch these autonomous vehicles in:
- Airports
- Tech parks
- Gated communities
- Industrial estates
- Smart cities
The company plans to manufacture 1,500 autonomous three-wheelers in two years.
Company Statement
- OSM founder and chairman Uday Narang said that autonomous technology would become the backbone of India's transport sector.
- He added that domestic innovation could establish India as a world leader in this sector.
- He added that OSM has locally innovated AI, Lidar, and navigation systems and made them available at a price comfortable for users.
