RoshAi makes the trucks you already own drive themselves

RoshAi, a company founded in 2021, offers a solution for turning existing trucks into autonomous vehicles. The company's headquarters are located in Kochi, Kerala, with additional teams in Chennai. RoshAi's focus is on industrial autonomy, targeting enclosed areas such as ports, mines, and factory yards where predictable routes and enclosed spaces pose minimal risks.

The company is led by CEO Roshy John, a former global head of robotics and cognitive systems at TCS, and CTO Rajaram Moorthy. RoshAi's approach involves retrofitting existing vehicles with drive-by-wire control, an autonomy software stack, and a cloud fleet management system. This allows customers to retain their current vehicles while adding the necessary autonomy hardware and software.

The company's model, described as "Android for autonomy," involves licensing the software to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fleet operators, while providing the hardware kits for installation on vehicles already in service. RoshAi's autonomy software stack supports Level 4 autonomy, meaning the vehicles can operate independently within a defined area, without human intervention.

The cost-saving aspect of RoshAi's solution lies in the reduction of labor costs. By eliminating the need for human drivers, operators can save on driver wages and the complexities of managing driver shifts. India's commercial driver shortage, estimated in the millions, further highlights the potential demand for autonomous solutions.

RoshAi's systems have undergone extensive testing, covering over 100,000 km without any safety incidents. The company also holds a growing patent portfolio and is exploring applications of its technology in precision manufacturing, particularly in the electronics sector, where repetitive tasks are common.