Indian engineering students unveil AI-powered electric superbike built from recycled materials: Video
Engineering students from Bhagwan Mahavir University in the western Indian city of Surat have developed Garuda, a prototype electric superbike they describe as India’s first to integrate artificial intelligence and semi-autonomous features.
Built partly from scrap metal and recycled components, the student-led project has drawn widespread attention online for combining sustainability with advanced engineering.
The bike was developed over more than a year and features AI-assisted functions such as self-parking, automatic speed control, obstacle detection and collision avoidance, powered by a Raspberry Pi processor and long-range sensors. According to the team, the design went through multiple revisions, particularly in the steering system, to improve safety and performance.
Powered by a lithium-ion battery, Garuda offers a reported range of up to 220 kilometres in Eco mode and around 160 kilometres in Sport mode, with a charging time of about two hours. Despite being a prototype, the bike includes a touchscreen dashboard, GPS navigation, cameras and smartphone connectivity, and has already attracted interest from technology firms and the entertainment industry.
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