TII · · Significant research
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Qualcomm Technologies are collaborating to advance edge-AI and autonomous solutions. The partnership will combine TII's robotics expertise with Qualcomm's edge-computing platforms to develop intelligent systems for complex environments. TII will explore Qualcomm's Dragonwing IQ9 and IQ10 platforms to build robots for sectors like energy, mining, construction, and smart cities. Why it matters: This collaboration strengthens the UAE's position in developing advanced autonomous systems and edge-AI technologies for critical industries, fostering innovation and economic growth.
TII · Qualcomm · Edge AI · Robotics · Autonomous systems
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MBZUAI ·
Researchers in Abu Dhabi developed H-SURF, a swarm of bio-inspired robotic fish for underwater data collection. Funded by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and conducted at Khalifa University, H-SURF uses swarm intelligence and optical communication to minimize disturbance to marine life. The project was recently recognized with the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Award for Environmental Research.
arXiv ·
Team TII EuroRacing (TII-ER) developed a full autonomous software stack for oval racing, enabling speeds above 75 m/s (270 km/h). The software includes modules for perception, planning, control, vehicle dynamics modeling, simulation, telemetry, and safety. The team achieved second and third place in the first two Indy Autonomous Challenge events using this stack.
MBZUAI ·
G42 and Cerebras, in partnership with MBZUAI and C-DAC, will deploy an 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India. The system will operate under India's governance frameworks, with all data remaining within national jurisdiction to meet sovereign security and compliance requirements. The supercomputer will be accessible to Indian researchers, startups, and government entities under the India AI Mission.
MBZUAI ·
MBZUAI has launched the Ruwwad AI Scholars (RAIS) program, a postdoctoral fellowship for Emirati Ph.D. graduates to undertake two-year, fully-funded research positions at leading global institutions. The program aims to cultivate local talent in AI and computational research, with the goal of strengthening participants' eligibility for faculty positions at MBZUAI. The fellowship covers a stipend, research funds, insurance, relocation support, and conference travel.