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Abu Dhabi’s TII and NVIDIA Launch Middle East’s First Joint ‘AI & Robotics’ NVAITC Research Lab

TII · Mar 17

TII and NVIDIA have partnered to launch the first AI & Robotics NVAITC Joint Lab in the Middle East, located in Abu Dhabi. The lab will focus on developing next-generation AI models, robotics platforms, and humanoid technologies. It aims to integrate NVIDIA's computing platforms with TII's research in AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and high-performance computing, including the Falcon family of AI models. Why it matters: This collaboration positions Abu Dhabi as a leader in applied AI and robotics, contributing to the UAE's technological sovereignty and its role in the global AI ecosystem.

Autonomous Robotics Research Center’s Nanodrones Team wins Nanocopter AI Challenge 2022

TII · Mar 17

The Autonomous Robotics Research Center (ARRC) at TII won the Nanocopter AI Challenge 2022, part of the International Micro Air Vehicle Conference. The challenge involved developing AI-enabled solutions for Bitcraze’s Crazyflie nanocopters to perform vision-based obstacle avoidance. The ARRC team's nano-drone completed a 110m flight in 5 minutes with no crashes in a dynamic environment. Why it matters: This victory demonstrates the growing expertise in autonomous robotics and AI-powered drone technology within the UAE, with potential applications in search and rescue, industrial inspection, and precision agriculture.