In an impressive display of innovation and engineering, three mechanical engineering students from Surat have developed Garuda, an AI-powered electric superbike built largely from scrap metal and recycled components. The prototype, being touted as India's first AI-integrated superbike, has gone viral on social media for its futuristic design and technology.
Built by Shivam Maurya, Gurpreet Arora, and Ganesh Patil from Bhagwan Mahavir University, Garuda blends artificial intelligence, sustainability, and practical engineering into a working electric motorcycle. Nearly 50 per cent of the bike has been constructed using discarded metal parts and repurposed components, with the trio investing around Rs 1.8 lakh in the project.
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At the core of Garuda is a Raspberry Pi module that functions as its central processing unit. This compact computer powers the bike's smart features, enabling it to respond to voice commands, automatically modulate speed, and even come to a full stop without manual braking. Connected through Wi-Fi, the system can interpret commands such as slowing down or stopping at a specific distance.
Garuda also prioritises rider safety through an AI-assisted collision avoidance setup. Two high-range sensors mounted on the motorcycle continuously scan the road ahead. If another vehicle enters a 12-foot radius, the bike automatically reduces speed, and when an obstacle is detected within three feet, Garuda can bring itself to a complete halt. The system can also respond to voice prompts like "stop at three feet," offering an early glimpse at autonomous two-wheeler safety technology.
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To make things even more interesting, the electric motorcycle functions using hubless wheels, another feature that differentiates the machine from any other two-wheeler on the market. The wheels are attached to the motorcycle using a frame created out of rectangular pipes welded together.
The prototype comes equipped with several premium features such as a touchscreen dashboard with GPS navigation, phone connectivity, and music playback. It also includes front and rear cameras that provide live video feeds to the display, improving visibility in urban traffic. A wireless mobile charging pad adds further practicality.
Powered by a lithium-ion battery, Garuda offers a claimed range of up to 220 km in Eco mode and 160 km in Sport mode, with a full charge taking about two hours. Despite being an experimental build, the project demonstrates both technical depth and creativity.
Garuda's lead developer, Shivam Maurya, who runs a popular YouTube channel on DIY engineering, has helped showcase the team's project online, garnering massive attention. The creator has documented the process of the development of the machine with footage of them testing the electric vehicle on public roads.