The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi has received Qualcomm's first Tech for Good Grant in the Middle East. This grant supports a research collaboration to advance TII’s proprietary SADEED Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) platform. SADEED will be adapted for Qualcomm’s Dragonwing™ IQ9 edge AI processor to enable onboard predictive maintenance for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft like cargo drones and eVTOLs. Why it matters: This collaboration signifies a critical step in integrating advanced AI-powered predictive maintenance at the edge, enhancing safety and reliability for future autonomous aircraft and supporting Abu Dhabi's vision for AAM leadership.
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.