Based on the next-gen AI and developed in partnership with Soundhound AI, ‘Violette’ Voice Assistant connects the riders with the bike via voice prompts
Ultraviolette Automotive, the Bengaluru-based EV startup, has showcased its voice assistant ‘Violette’ at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 in Las Vegas. Developed in collaboration with Soundhound AI, this cutting-edge feature debuted on the brand’s flagship electric motorcycle, which is the F77. The ‘Violette’ redefines the future of connected mobility as it can be used by the riders to interact with the F77 through voice commands. Just so you know, the company recently introduced the X-47 with radar as a standard safety feature.
Narayan Subramaniam, CEO & Co-founder, Ultraviolette commented, “At Ultraviolette, we believe AI is going to play a pivotal role in enhancing rider safety. As a technology-first company in the mobility space, our mission has always been to redefine the riding experience by fusing cutting-edge engineering with intelligent systems. The integration of Violette A.I. with Soundhound AI marks a significant step in advancing human–machine interaction. By enabling seamless voice-led control we are creating a riding experience that is intuitive, immersive, and future-ready, allowing riders to stay fully focused on what matters most- the road ahead”.
Based on the next-gen AI, the ‘Violette’ enables the rider to perform multiple functions through simple voice prompts. Ultraviolette demonstrated at CES 2026 that by using the wake phrase ‘Violette’, riders could activate riding modes, initiate navigation, and access real-time user manual queries including recommended tire pressure, service instructions, and how-to guides.
Ultraviolette also showcased several futuristic features of the F77 high-performance electric motorcycle in the form of pre-ride checks, ride statistics, proactive alerts, and service alerts. All these features mentioned before were performed by voice commands. The brand claimed that the Violette voice assistant helps in enhancing the confidence, safety, and comfort of the rider.
The riders can activate the “Violette” through an audio-integrated helmet which will serve as the interface between them and the motorcycle in order to ensure distraction-free access to information, without taking eyes off the road. For those asking, the brand had unveiled its first carbon fibre helmet in the form of the UV Crossfade at the EICMA 2025 in Italy with rider-to-vehicle connectivity.
Built in partnership with Cardo, UV Crossfade helmet facilitates real-time rider-to-rider/rider groups connectivity. Weighing around 1.4 kg, it comes with DoT and ISI certifications while also compliant with the ECE 22.06 global standard for the European Markets. UV Crossface has been priced at Rs 19,900 and it is now available for sale across the country.
