KAUST's Extreme Computing Research Center (ECRC) developed Multiple Object Adaptive Optics (MOAO) software. The software will contribute to the activities of the world's largest future optical telescope to be deployed in Chile in 2024. MOAO will eliminate atmospheric noise and enable simultaneous observation of multiple objects at different distances. Why it matters: This contribution highlights KAUST's role in cutting-edge astronomical research and positions the Middle East as a key player in advancing observational astronomy.
Baker Hughes has donated JewelSuite™ reservoir modeling software to KAUST to enhance teaching, learning, and research. The software simplifies modeling and streamlines the building of accurate 3-D reservoir models. It will enable students and faculty to gain a clearer picture of the subsurface and predict oil or gas deposits. Why it matters: This donation will help KAUST train future leaders in the petroleum engineering industry and advance research in reservoir modeling.
MBZUAI faculty Eric Xing and Qirong Ho are developing AI operating systems (AI OS) for efficient AI development, similar to mobile OS. They co-founded AI startup Petuum and lead the CASL community, which focuses on composable, automatic, and scalable learning. CASL provides a unified toolkit for distributed training and compositional model construction, with contributions from MBZUAI, CMU, Berkeley, and Stanford. Why it matters: The development of AI OS aims to optimize AI applications by efficiently connecting software and hardware, fostering innovation and broader adoption of AI solutions across industries in the region.
MBZUAI Assistant Professor Qirong Ho is researching AI operating systems to standardize algorithms and enable non-experts to create AI applications reliably. He emphasizes that countries mastering mass production of AI systems will benefit most from the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Ho is co-founder and CTO at Petuum Inc., an AI startup creating standardized building blocks for affordable and scalable AI production. Why it matters: This research aims to democratize AI development and promote widespread adoption across industries in the UAE and beyond.
A partner at Oblon, Stefan Uwe Koschmieder, explained key points for patenting software and AI inventions. Koschmieder works with GCC universities on IP programs and advises foreign clients on IP portfolio management. He also lectured at Freie Universität Berlin on Intellectual Property. Why it matters: As software and AI innovation grows in the GCC, understanding patent law is increasingly important for protecting intellectual property and fostering local innovation.
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.
AMRC researchers Jide Oyebanji and Tarcisio Silvia will present papers at the MATLAB User Group Meeting in Abu Dhabi. Oyebanji's paper focuses on the 'Design of an Interactive TPMS Designing Desktop App' using MATLAB's numerical capabilities. Silvia's presentation discusses the optimization of MIMO active vibration controllers for electromechanical systems using MATLAB Simulink and Particle Swarm Optimization. Why it matters: The presentations showcase the application of computational tools like MATLAB in advanced materials research and digital engineering within the UAE.
Researchers from the BME Formula Racing Team present the autonomous software stack of the FRED-003C, which enabled full-scale autonomous racing. The software stack was developed in the context of Formula Student Driverless competitions. The paper details the software pipeline, hardware-software architecture, and methods for perception, localization, mapping, planning, and control. Why it matters: The team's experience contributed to their participation in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, and sharing the system provides a valuable starting point for other students in the region.