Minus Zero zPod: Startup Launches India’s First Self-Driving Car

A Bengaluru-based startup ‘Minus Zero’ has launched India’s first self-driving car ‘zPod’. The company has introduced a concept called True Vision Autonomy (TVA).

Bengaluru-based startup Minus Zero has unveiled India’s first self-driving car, called the zPod. 

The autonomous vehicle is equipped with a camera-sensor suite and has the capability to achieve Level 5 autonomy, allowing it to navigate all types of environmental and geographical constraints. 

The company, co-founded by Gagandeep Reehal and Gursimran Kalra in 2021, aims to produce fully-autonomous vehicles similar to those developed by global tech giants like Tesla and Google. 

They plan to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to address the challenges faced by tech firms in creating autonomous vehicles suitable for Indian roads.

Minus Zero has introduced a concept called “True Vision Autonomy” (TVA) using their Nature-Inspired AI (NIA) approach. 

This approach combines physics-aware vision and predictive decision-making capabilities inspired by the human brain, enabling efficient handling of real-world road scenarios. 

TVA relies solely on cameras as its sensor suite and is considered a safe and scalable method for achieving Level 5 autonomy.

In addition to the zPod’s launch, Minus Zero has also released a whitepaper on NIA, highlighting its innovative approach to building generalized autonomous agents. 

The startup plans to expand its autonomous vehicle trials in foreign markets with stable regulatory norms over the next two years, including conducting public road trials. 

Gagandeep Reehal, the CEO of Minus Zero, believes that with the emergence of true vision autonomy, autonomous vehicles can become a reality, addressing significant challenges in the mobility sector.

The company envisions various use-cases for autonomous vehicles, including deployment for commuting within residential campuses, institutes, and other areas. 

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By introducing India’s first self-driving car and their TVA concept, Minus Zero aims to contribute to the development of autonomous driving technology in the country and potentially revolutionize the way people commute and travel.