Ashok Leyland Aidrivers ink MoU on autonomous vehicles

As per the MOU, Aidrivers will provide AI-enabled autonomous solutions and Ashok Leyland will provide vehicle platforms; the partners will work together to explore target markets and opportunities for cooperation.

Chennai/ UK –Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai, a manufacturer of commercial vehicles has signed an memorandurm of Understanding (MoU) with Aidrivers Ltd., Of London, UK. for the development of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles to meet industry’s needs for a sustainable future.

As per the MOU, Aidrivers will provide AI-enabled autonomous solutions and Ashok Leyland will provide vehicle platforms; the partners will work together to explore target markets and opportunities for cooperation.

The agreement foresees the development of autonomous vehicles, industrial mobility equipment and other autonomous industrial automation solutions that can deliver significant value to fleet operators, logistics providers and others.

Mr. Rafiq Swash, founder and CEO, Aidrivers Ltd. said “This MoU provides the foundations for joint innovation and inspiration,”

There are clear opportunities where the skills, resources, reputation and technical knowhow of both Aidrivers and Ashok Leyland can complement each other, particularly in meeting the needs of industry for a sustainable future. We are excited about the possibilities and look forward to working together to create innovative, ground-breaking autonomous solutions for a range of industrial applications.” Mr. Rafiq Swash added.

Dr. N Saravanan, President and Chief Technology Officer of Ashok Leyland, said, “Ashok Leyland has a well-established record as a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector, having developed many concepts that have become industry benchmarks and norms over the years. For example, we launched India’s first electric bus and India’s first Euro 6 compliant truck. We are proud of our reputation for innovation. We are delighted to be collaborating with Aidrivers and look forward to working together to create and develop the innovative autonomous solutions that will drive industry forward in the coming years.”