Get All Access for $5/mo

Vayu Robotics Launches On-Road Delivery Robot It leverages modern AI foundation models with lidar-less, and low-cost passive sensors

By Entrepreneur Staff

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Vayu

In a move to lower the cost of e-commerce deliveries Indian origin co-founder announced the release of on-road delivery 'Vayu Robotics' in America. Vayu leverages modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) foundation models with lidar-less, and low-cost passive sensors. It previously raised USD 12.7 million to develop its model.

Vayu Robotics co-founders Anand Gopalan, Mahesh Krishnamurthi, and Nitish Srivastava claim that the traditional mobile robotics rely on costly lidar sensors and software modules built to do one task at a time, leading to expensive hardware and fragile software unable to handle new scenarios and Vayu robot can help there.

Additionally it claims that its technology leverages a transformer-based mobility foundation model with a powerful passive sensor that, together, eliminates the need for lidar. Also, Vayu operates autonomously without pre-mapping the roads and unloading packages on driveways or porches, carrying up to 100 lbs at under 20mph.

"The unique set of technologies we have developed at Vayu have allowed us to solve problems that have plagued delivery robots over the past decade, and finally create a solution that can actually be deployed at scale and enable the cheap transport of goods everywhere" says Anand Gopalan, CEO, Vayu Robotics.

According to the company it has already signed a substantial commercial agreement with a large e-commerce player to deploy 2500 robots to enable ultra-fast goods delivery, with similar commercial customers in the pipeline. Additionally, the company is also working with a leading global robotics manufacturer to replace lidar sensors with Vayu's sensing technology for other robotic applications.

"At Khosla Ventures, we believe in backing businesses where critical and differentiated technologies can unlock a large market. Vayu is a great example of this where they have deployed novel sensing and their AI foundation models to a robotic challenge that can have immense economic and societal impact," said Kanu Gulati, Partner at Khosla Ventures.

Entrepreneur Staff

Entrepreneur Staff

Editor

For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We'll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.
News and Trends

"45% of All Ongoing Hydropower Projects in India are Ours": Patel Engineering

Patel Engineering reported a turnover of INR 4,400 crore in the last fiscal year, with a projected 10 per cent growth for the current year.

Side Hustle

'Hustling Every Day': These Friends Started a Side Hustle With $2,500 Each — It 'Snowballed' to Over $500,000 and Became a Multimillion-Dollar Brand

Paris Emily Nicholson and Saskia Teje Jenkins had a 2020 brainstorm session that led to a lucrative business.

Business Ideas

63 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2024

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2024.

News and Trends

IIT Kanpur Launches Hackathon to Empower Startups in Cybersecurity

Startups will pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts, with selected teams gaining access to incubation support at IIT Kanpur to help bring their ideas to market

Science & Technology

5 Rule-Bending AI Hacks to Make Your Mornings More Productive and Profitable

By 2025, AI will transform productivity by streamlining workflows and cutting costs. Major companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI are leading the way, advancing AI into "Phase 3," where tools act as digital assistants. Discover 5 AI hacks to boost efficiency and redefine your daily routine.

Leadership

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 8 Key Points to Navigate the Founder's Dilemma

Here are eight key signs that help founders determine whether to persevere or let go.