KITE signs MoU with Thoughtworks to develop Mobility Center
KGiSL Institute of
Technology (KITE), a renowned institution known for its commitment to
cutting-edge technology and innovation, is proud to announce an exciting
collaboration with Thoughtworks, a global technology
consultancy, to fuel the innovation and development of new use cases and
markets for autonomous vehicle technology.
KITE and Thoughtworks have combined
their expertise and resources to inaugurate a cutting-edge ‘Future Mobility
Technology Center’, situated within the KITE campus. This Center will serve as
a hub for innovation and research, empowering both organizations to push the
boundaries of SDV technology, including autonomous and self-driving cars, as
well as future mobility applications.
The establishment of the Future
Mobility Technology Center underscores KITE's commitment to nurturing talent
and fostering innovation in the field of autonomous cars and self-driving
vehicles, as well as future mobility solutions. Together with Thoughtworks,
KITE is poised to lead the way in advancing autonomous vehicle technology and
providing students with valuable experiential learning, while also exploring
the exciting possibilities of future mobility integration within SDVs.
Dr. Ashok
Bakthavathsalam, the Managing Trustee at KITE (KG Group),
conveyed immense enthusiasm about this collaboration, stating, "This
partnership is a momentous step forward in advancing software-defined vehicle
technology, including autonomous cars, self-driving cars, and future mobility
solutions, within India. It not only offers our students a unique opportunity
to contribute to groundbreaking projects but also allows us to make substantial
strides in SDV research and development, while also laying the foundation for
the future of mobility integration within these vehicles."
This partnership signals a significant
step forward in the pursuit of Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology,
including autonomous cars, self-driving cars, and future mobility solutions,
and its application in the real world. SDVs are like smartphones on wheels,
allowing for seamless upgrades and new features throughout the vehicle's life,
heralding the future of mobility and transportation.
Speaking about the collaboration, Vanya Seth, Head of Technology,
Thoughtworks India stated, “With a shared commitment to push the boundaries of
innovation, we are thrilled to collaborate with KITE in developing a
state-of-the-art Future Mobility Technology Center focused on advancing the
capabilities of Software-defined vehicles. Thoughtworks has consistently
demonstrated a commitment to provide cutting-edge solutions that are positioned
to meet the challenges of tomorrow, and we are confident that the dynamic hub
will be a breeding ground for groundbreaking research. We look forward to
blending our industry innovation and platform experience with academic
excellence on this journey of pioneering advancements in intelligent mobility”
Thoughtworks is today playing a
critical role in enabling its clients to transition into the era of
software-defined vehicles, which the company believes will drive the future of
connected, autonomous, shared and electrified vehicles. The company, in
its annual Looking Glass report, also predicted that
with software set to become integral across segments, there would be a need
among organizations with a connection to the physical environment, as well as
the non-pure digital play organisations, to bridge the gap between the real and
the virtual.
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