SiMa.ai, a leader in embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip (MLSoC) technology, has formed a strategic partnership with the Maini Group, a pioneer in India’s electric vehicle sector. This collaboration aims to revolutionize autonomous mobility by integrating SiMa.ai’s innovative ONE Platform for Edge AI into Virya Mobility’s autonomous transport solutions.
Virya Autonomous Technologies Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of the Maini Group, is committed to developing AI-driven autonomous systems that prioritize intelligent, safe, and efficient mobility solutions. SiMa.ai will play a crucial role in this evolution, supplying edge-AI platforms that enhance various aspects of autonomous operations and advance the future of mobility. The partnership is expected to yield significant benefits, including improved performance, lower power consumption, and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) for applications involving autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The long-term goal is to leverage SiMa.ai’s AI capabilities across other Maini Group companies, creating a comprehensive AI-driven mobility ecosystem.
Sandeep Maini, Chairman of the Maini Group, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: “Teaming up with SiMa.ai is an exciting step as we aim to shape the future of autonomous mobility. Their leadership in AI aligns well with our expertise, making this collaboration a natural fit for driving innovation across our products. This partnership opens up incredible opportunities to scale AI in our offerings and develop solutions that are both intelligent and sustainable.”
Harald Kroeger, Head of Sales and President of Automotive Business at SiMa.ai, stated, “Our collaboration with the Maini Group represents a significant milestone in advancing AI-powered autonomous mobility. SiMa.ai’s powerful MLSoC technology, combined with Maini Group’s extensive experience in sustainable and autonomous vehicles, is paving the way for intelligent mobility. The ONE Platform for Edge AI seamlessly integrates with Virya’s mobility systems, enhancing performance and adaptability across various applications.”
Saba Gurusubramanian, CTO of Virya Autonomous Technologies Pvt Ltd, added, “AI is poised to reshape the future of robotics, and we are dedicated to harnessing its potential to deliver real value for our customers. Our partnership with SiMa.ai aligns perfectly with this vision, providing the edge-AI capabilities necessary for real-time decision-making and dynamic sensing—all with low power consumption. We are thrilled to be among the first Indian companies in the autonomous mobility space to integrate SiMa.ai’s platform into our systems.”
For more information about SiMa.ai’s ONE Platform for Edge AI, visit www.SiMa.ai.
SiMa.ai Resources:
- Edge MLOps: Architecture, Challenges, and Platform
- SiMa.ai Expands ONE Platform for Edge AI with MLSoC Modalix, a New Product Family for Generative AI
- Industrial Edge AI/ML Deployment Guide
