Bengaluru based startup BYTES, AI-powered safety system provider for two-wheelers has secured an undisclosed funding from Nikhil Kamath’s WTFund.
The AI-driven Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is designed to prevent accidents by predicting and identifying high-risk scenarios in real time.
Two-wheelers make up 60% of more than 50 Mn road accidents the world suffers every year. Human error contributes to 90% of these crashes, and the absence of robust safety features increases the risk of fatality by 40%, the company said in a statement.
BYTES aims to reduce fatalities and collisions by providing riders with real-time assistance to avoid dangerous situations.
“AI and vision-based intelligence will play a crucial role in ensuring that safety isn’t an afterthought but an integral part of riding,” the statement quoted cofounder and chief executive Prakhar Agrawal as saying.
BYTES is also launching pilot programmes with top two-wheeler OEMs to integrate its safety system into real-world applications. With a pre-seed funding round set to close soon, the company is on track to scale its technology to upgrade the accident prediction system.
This development comes as automotive safety technology, traditionally focused on four-wheelers, expands to two-wheelers. While major motorcycle manufacturers have begun basic safety features like anti-locking breaking systems, advanced AI-powered safety systems remain largely untapped in this segment.
According to a recent estimate, the Indian electric two-wheeler market is estimated at $1.2 Bn, reflecting its current value and potential for growth.
