Presidency University Students Unveil the Rooster Scooter - A New Era in Urban Commuting

This innovative scooter combines the efficiency of a kick scooter with the power of an electric

motor to provide a fun and environmentally sustainable mode of transportation.

Bengaluru: 01 Sep 2023: The engineering students at Presidency University are poised to transform urban commuting as we know it. The Rooster Scooter, the next generation of personal mobility, was unveiled on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Press Club in Cubbon Park, Bangalore. This ground-breaking kick scooter, which combines innovation, sustainability, and convenience, aims to completely change how people travel around.

Modern urban landscapes demand new solutions to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce environmental impact. By seamlessly merging the power of an electric motor with the simplicity of a kick scooter, the Rooster Scooter offers an exciting, eco-friendly way to navigate through tech parks and campuses. The Rooster Scooter, bom from the collective brilliance of Presidency University's students, is the answer to this growing challenge.

Incubated at PLA (Presidency LaunchPad Association), Vikasana is a group of gifted students who want to advance the University's reputation for research and innovation. The students behind this initiative include Samrudh D. Yash (CSE), Kunal G. Athikary (ECM), Mohammed Zain (Mech), Aditya R. (CSE), Sukarna (CSE), and a few others.

One of the distinctive features of the Rooster Scooter is its intuitive design. With responsive braking and user-friendly controls, riders of all skill levels can enjoy a smooth and safe joumey. The scooter's battery can be effortlessly charged, promoting an eco-conscious lifestyle while ensuring efficient and reliable travel. "We aimed to develop a means of transportation that was both novel and easily usable by everyone. The Rooster Scooter provides a solution that meets the demands of contemporary urban life by bridging the gap between practicality and sustainability," said Samrudh D Yash, one of the team members behind the project.

The Rooster Scooter's adaptability is limitless. This kick scooter thrives even in the smallest urban spaces, unlike larger vehicles that need a lot of room to maneuver. Riders are free to explore the city in a way they have never been able to before thanks to its small size, which makes it easy for them to go through congested streets and tight passageways.

To make this groundbreaking technology accessible to all, the Presidency University students have devised an ingenious rental model. For a nominal fee of 45 rupees every 30 minutes, commuters can hop on a Rooster Scooter and zoom through the campus. The team is currently using an OEM model and have invested 2.25 lakhs to create the first ten scooters, with plans to add 30 more by the second quarter of the upcoming year.

Students receive assistance from The Presidency LaunchPad Association (TBI) for the project. It offers a comprehensive, all-encompassing support system, which includes free physical incubation support for the first 18 months. This includes designated places with fully furnished workstations, testing labs, necessary equipment, meeting spaces, and conference facilities. Additionally, they provide students with beneficial coaching and mentoring from

seasoned mentors and coaches. In addition to giving access to intellectual property and legal specialists, the

Mr Salman Ahmed, Vice President, Presidency University, expressed his pride in the achievements of the students and the University's commitment in contributing to the country's growing tech sector. He stated, "The cutting-edge scooter the students have developed masterfully merges the might of an electric motor with the ease of a kick scooter, resulting in a delightful and environmentally-conscious mode of transportation. Your dedication to sustainable mobility and creative problem-solving is truly commendable. This remarkable achievement not only showcases your engineering prowess but also highlights your commitment to shaping a greener future."

The Rooster Scooter's ingenuity aligns perfectly with India's forward-thinking trend as the country's tech industry continues to grow. The engineering students from Presidency University are pleased to have contributed to this development and are eager to work on similar projects in the future.

About Presidency University

Presidency University Bangalore was established in accordance with the Karnataka Act No 41 of 2013. It is a privately owned University that has received approval from AICTE, UGC, and BCI. The promotion of Presidency University, Bangalore is overseen by the A.H. Memorial Educational Trust. The University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and various other courses through its diverse schools of studies. These courses span across fields such as Engineering, Law, Management, Commerce, Design and Media Studies. Presidency College under the Presidency group of institutions is Accredited with NAAC A+ and is a member of AIU. According to the Times Engineering Newspaper, the School of Engineering at Presidency University has been ranked among the top 45 engineering institutes in India and is part of the top 170 ranking for 2023. To know more about Presidency University, please visit, https://presidencyuniversity.in/