In the rapidly growing market of AI accelerators, several companies are stepping up to claim their share of the pie, aiming to reduce their dependence on industry leaders like Nvidia. One such company is Ola, an Indian firm known for manufacturing electric motorcycles and scooters, with plans to introduce electric cars that can operate autonomously in the chaotic traffic of India. CEO Bhavish Aggarwal exudes optimism as he recently unveiled some exciting developments and future plans at a conference.
Ola recently shared some limited information about their upcoming chips for krutrim and Ola vehicles. The Sarv-1 chip is expected to be based on ARM architecture, promising high performance, efficiency, and cost optimization. The processor is slated for release in 2026. Additionally, Ola is set to introduce new chips called Ojas for Edge AI applications, which will be integrated into the next generation of Ola’s electric vehicles, various augmented reality systems, mobile devices, and IoT devices. These chips are touted to offer best-in-class efficiency and feature a proprietary AI operating system.
Looking ahead to 2026, Ola plans to launch the first Indian AI chip, Bodhi 1, primarily designed for AI inference and final stages of training, including large language models (LLM). Despite Bodhi 1 not being available yet, the company is already discussing its successor, Bodhi 2, which is projected to be a world leader in AI, supporting LLMs with up to 10 trillion parameters. The chip is expected to offer unparalleled efficiency, scalability up to exascale computing, and is scheduled for release in 2028. Ola intends to collaborate with leading chip manufacturers for production, with TSMC, Samsung, and potentially Intel’s Foundry being considered.
The advancements made by Ola in the field of AI accelerators are poised to revolutionize the industry, offering cutting-edge technology that promises to enhance performance, efficiency, and scalability. With a strong focus on innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI technology, Ola is positioning itself as a key player in the competitive landscape of AI accelerators.
