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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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'Thar repeller device': AI 'Thar Detector' goes viral for all the right (or wrong) reasons. Watch how it works

A new AI-powered device that detects Mahindra Thar SUVs in real time has gone viral on social media, turning a common traffic complaint into an internet sensation. The video shows an artificial intelligence system identifying an approaching Thar through a live camera feed, with the screen flashing "THAR DETECTED" as the vehicle enters its view.

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The clip has gone viral with users sharing jokes, memes and their own road experiences. Many commuters joked that the device could help them prepare for the high beams, sudden lane changes and aggressive driving behaviour they often associate with some SUV drivers.

How the AI Thar detector works

The viral video shows a laptop connected to a camera system scanning vehicles on the road. When a black Mahindra Thar appears, the AI model places a detection box around it and immediately identifies it on screen.

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