A newly released video from Control One demonstrates their physical AI agent’s ability to autonomously handle materials in a warehouse, marking a significant milestone in their development
Automation has become a key component of many industries, from manufacturing to transportation and warehousing. We’ve seen driverless cars navigating city streets and robotic arms assembling complex machinery. However, many AI-powered machines in warehouses still rely on pre-programmed commands, which limit their adaptability in changing environments. Control One, a Bangalore-based startup, is stepping up to change this by developing India’s first physical AI agent aimed at the global market. Their goal is to transform how warehouses operate.
Control One has just released a video showcasing their physical AI agent’s capabilities, highlighting how the agent can take inputs from an operator through simple voice commands. At the heart of this system is a unique operating system developed by Control One. This system is designed to turn slow-moving vehicles into advanced physical AI agents. Unlike traditional systems, these AI agents are equipped with vision-to-action technology, allowing them to see, process, and respond to their surroundings in real-time. This technology could revolutionize how slow-moving vehicles handle dynamic and complex situations by providing real-time decision-making abilities.
The company is currently focusing on the warehousing sector. Control One’s operating system can be easily integrated into existing equipment like pallet movers and forklifts, making them AI-driven systems capable of autonomous navigation and learning over time. For instance, once the operating system is integrated into a forklift, it learns the warehouse layout and starts moving pallets as needed. The system is designed to allow remote guidance by anyone with basic training, helping the AI agent make decisions in new situations. This empowers and upskills workers, enabling them to collaborate with cutting-edge technology while reducing physical strain and risks associated with manual labor. This setup allows a single individual to manage multiple pieces of equipment and oversee an entire warehouse, promoting efficient collaboration between humans and machines to maximize productivity and throughput.
Founded in 2023, Control One has received investment from prominent figures in the tech industry, including Helen Greiner (co-founder of iRobot, USA), Kunal Shah (founder of CRED), and senior executives from Tesla, Walmart, and General Electric (GE). Additionally, Control One is a partner in the Nvidia Inception Program, which provides the startup with access to advanced GPU technology and expertise crucial for developing and scaling its AI systems.
Pranavan S, the Founder and CEO of Control One, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are excited to offer our groundbreaking Vision-to-Action AI model, which is a major development in autonomous technology. In contrast to conventional systems that depend on pre-programmed directives, our operating system gives slow-moving vehicles real environmental awareness and flexibility, turning them into intelligent AI agents. This OS ushers in a new era of AI-driven automation while also improving productivity and safety across sectors. We can’t wait to witness the significant influence this will have on the supply chain industry going forward.”
Control One’s approach has the potential to redefine AI-driven systems by offering a practical glimpse into a future where machines can truly understand and interact with their surroundings.
