The partnership signifies Sona Comstar's expansion into the broader mobility sector, reflecting their vision for the future of mobility.Sona Comstar, a global mobility technology company, and TIHAN-IITH, an autonomous navigation research hub at IIT Hyderabad, have partnered to develop autonomous technologies. They signed a memorandum of understanding at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This collaboration aims to advance research and development in connected, autonomous, and electric technologies for AGVs, drones, and eVTOLs, focusing on establishing control over the software value chain for long-term success in the evolving Indian mobility market.
“We are delighted to collaborate with TiHAN-IITH to develop advanced technologies for AGVs, Drones, and EVTOLs. The partnership aligns with our vision statement as we expand into the broader mobility sector and is consistent with our view that the future of mobility will be EPIC,” stated ,Vivek Vikram Singh, MD and Group CEO of Sona Comstar.
The partnership signifies Sona Comstar's expansion into the broader mobility sector, reflecting their vision for the future of mobility.
What does it all include?
The partnership combines Sona Comstar's expertise in mobility technology and manufacturing with TIHAN-IITH's specialisation in autonomous navigation. The Indian mobility sector is preparing for the introduction of autonomous technologies across various applications. This includes personal transportation, drones, eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), and AGVs (automated guided vehicles). Dominating the software aspect of these technologies is crucial for sustained success in this field. This requires both proven domain expertise and a partner with a strong industrialisation background.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in autonomous vehicle technology research. The combination of TIHAN-IITH’s expertise in autonomous navigation and Sona Comstar’s leadership in mobility technology and manufacturing aims to accelerate innovation. It is also intended to facilitate a more rapid adoption of future mobility applications.
