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Our story
How we got to where we are today
November 2019
— Ideation —
Clark starts brainstorming novel approaches to improve safety for vulnerable road users, a growing problem.
Clark starts brainstorming novel approaches to improve safety for vulnerable road users, a growing problem.
August 2020
— Design —
At the height of the pandemic, influenced by a LOT of bike rides, Clark starts to work on Copilot as a “pandemic passion project.”
At the height of the pandemic, influenced by a LOT of bike rides, Clark starts to work on Copilot as a “pandemic passion project.”
February 2021
— AI Smarts —
Using a smartphone strapped to a bike, we prototype our first AI and ML algorithms designed for bike safety.
Using a smartphone strapped to a bike, we prototype our first AI and ML algorithms designed for bike safety.
September 2021
— First Hardware —
We demonstrate we can pack all of the AI and ML smarts into hardware small enough for a bike light and full-time efforts on developing Copilot begin.
We demonstrate we can pack all of the AI and ML smarts into hardware small enough for a bike light and full-time efforts on developing Copilot begin.
April 2022
— Product Engineering —
Velo partners with Pittsburgh-based manufacturer, Hellbender, for product engineering and VELO.AI, INC. is officially registered.
Velo partners with Pittsburgh-based manufacturer, Hellbender, for product engineering and VELO.AI, INC. is officially registered.
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August 2022
— First Test Ride —
Clark takes the very first full Copilot prototype out for a test ride.
Clark takes the very first full Copilot prototype out for a test ride.
October 2022
— Copilots in the wild —
Our first group of 20 beta testers hit the streets in Pittsburgh, PA. Data collection begins along with rapid iteration on product designs
Our first group of 20 beta testers hit the streets in Pittsburgh, PA. Data collection begins along with rapid iteration on product designs
February 2023
🚀 We grew!
— Cofounder —
Micol joins Velo as cofounder and CTO, significantly boosting our team’s AI and ML prowess.
Micol joins Velo as cofounder and CTO, significantly boosting our team’s AI and ML prowess.
Fall 2023
— Demo Rides —
Future customers hit the road with Velo staff to test the final product.
Future customers hit the road with Velo staff to test the final product.
October 2023
— First customer —
Adam joined our ride toward safer streets as the first official customer!
Adam joined our ride toward safer streets as the first official customer!
December 2023
— Sold Out! —
Our limited 2023 run sold out in 24 hours and we have completed our 2024 inventory. Sign-up for our waitlist by clicking the red button!
Our limited 2023 run sold out in 24 hours and we have completed our 2024 inventory. Sign-up for our waitlist by clicking the red button!