We all know that MG's upcoming Astor SUV will come with a host of segment-first features, including the level-2 ADAS and personal AI (Artificial Intelligence) assistant. Now, MG has revealed that paralympic athlete and Khel Ratna awardee Dr. Deepa Malik will give her voice for Astor's AI.
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Dr. Deepa Malik, also known as ‘The Woman on Wheels’ has enlisted herself in record books for several driving achievements across deserts & mountains. She is also associated with the Himalayan Motorsports Association (H.M.A.) and Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (F.M.S.C.I.). Deepa Malik is also the first Indian woman to win a medal in the Paralympic games. Commenting on her association with MG Motor, she said-
“I am delighted to be the voice of the next MG SUV. I have closely followed MG’s journey in India, and I applaud their vision. MG has not only led the disruption in the automotive industry, but it has contributed to the empowerment of different sections of society. It is commendable that MG’s one-third of the active workforce is women. I am confident that MG will emerge as a champion with the industry-leading features of Astor.”
Talking about the partnership, Rajeev Chaba, President & Managing Director, MG Motor India, said –
At MG, we strive to consistently create exciting and meaningful experiences for our customers. In another first, we are introducing a personal AI assistant in MG Astor. Having Deepa Malik, a woman of many firsts, as a voice for Astor, is in line with our commitment to both community and diversity. Deepa is the epitome of women empowerment and her voice in Astor is a message for everyone to be unstoppable.
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For those who aren't aware, the personal AI assistant of MG Astor will come with a first-of-its-kind robot head, placed on the top of the dashboard. It is capable of displaying various human-like emotions and even turns to the person interacting with it. Click here for more details.
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