India’s first universal voice assistant for the automotive sector has been launched by KOGO in collaboration with MapmyIndia. This technology was introduced by KOGO at the 2025 Bharat Auto Expo.
Imagine a day in the future when your vehicle can perform all of your banking, grocery shopping, travel planning, service scheduling, news, and crack a joke while you’re stuck in traffic. The partnership between KOGO and MapmyIndia has made this futuristic scenario a reality.
This innovation makes use of MapmyIndia’s deep learning geo-intelligence stack and KOGO’s Agentic Mesh to offer an on-premises edge computing platform that protects end users’ data.
In addition to revolutionizing in-vehicle interactions, the platform gives software companies and services new opportunities to create their own AI agents and sell them through the Kogo AI Agent Store, which reaches millions of Indian motorcycle and car owners.
The KOGO-MapmyIndia Universal Voice Assistant offers natural language interactions, internet browsing capabilities, and real-world effect by running apps and services outside of the car, in contrast to other voice assistants that are restricted to simple in-car requests.
Through the Kogo AI Agent Store, the platform lets service providers and app developers make and share their own agents. From personal help to business automation, these agents can meet a broad range of demands, fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem.
This technology promises to revolutionize the way cars communicate with their owners by effortlessly integrating into the current infrastructure of automakers. The Universal Assistant is positioned to spearhead automotive AI innovation with its voice-activated features and sophisticated task automation.
Key Comments
“This is a game changer in the automotive industry, elevating user engagement, safety, and service delivery to unprecedented levels,” said Raj K Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder & CEO, KOGO. “By combining Kogo’s agentic AI technology with MapmyIndia’s geo-intelligence, we’re not just innovating – we’re setting a new benchmark for the entire industry.”
“We designed the platform to work entirely on-premises and at the edge, ensuring that end customers’ data remains secure and private,” said Praveer Kochhar, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at KOGO. “Our vision is to empower every vehicle owner with an AI assistant that is not only powerful but also respects their privacy.”
