Robotics in the UAE: Challenges and Opportunities
ASPIRE is organizing a half day workshop at ICAR 2023 event:
Date and Time of the workshop:
5th December, half day
Location:
Main Campus, Khalifa University,
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Robotics in the UAE: Challenges and Opportunities
Agenda
- 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
Introduction Talk and Overview
- Stephane Timpano, CEO, ASPIRE
- 9:05 AM – 11:15 AM
Session 1 - The Transformative Impact of Robotics in the UAE
- Prof. Jorge Dias, Deputy Director of KU Center for Robotics and Autonomous System, Khalifa University.
- Prof. Giovanni Pau, Technical Director - Autonomous Robotics Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute.
- Dr. Tarek Taha, Lead – Robotics Lab, Dubai Future Labs
- Dr. Hend Al Tair Director of Dep. of Science, Technology and Research, Ministry of Education
- Waad Al Ameri, Senior Specialist, Digital Projects & Innovation, ADNOC
- Armin Bogar Nemeth, Competence Center Lead, Humda Lab Nonprofit Kft.
- 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Poster Session and Coffee Break
- Dr Thomas McCarthy, Executive Director - ASPIRE.
- 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Session 2: Integrating Robotics into Education
- Dr Hend Al Tair, Director of Dep. Of Science, Technology and Research, Ministry of Education.
- Dr Tom and Prof Mohammad
- Amal Amarri, Program Manager Aspire, UAE.
- 12:30 AM – 12:40 PMPoster Award
- 12:40 PM – 1:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Conclusion
- Dr Thomas McCarthy, Executive Director - ASPIRE.
Invited Speakers
Dr Thomas McCarthy
Executive Director – ASPIRE
Dr Hend Al Tair
Director of Dep. Of Science, Technology and Research, Ministry of Education
Prof Jorge Dias
Deputy Director of KU Center for Robotics and Autonomous System, Khalifa University
Dr Tarek Taha
Lead – Robotics Lab, Dubai Future Foundation
Prof Giovanni Pau
Technical Director - Autonomous Robotics Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute
Prof. Mohamed Ghazal
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering Department Chair, College of Engineering, Abu Dhabi University
Armin Bogar Nemeth
Competence Center Lead, Humda Lab Nonprofit Kft. (Hungary)
Waad Al Ameri
Senior Specialist, Digital Projects & Innovation, ADNOC
Amal Al Marri
STEM Program Manager, ASPIRE
Abstract
This workshop aims to explore and discuss the development of robotics across the air, ground, and marine domains and its applications in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The objective is to identify the key challenges and opportunities in this field for the coming decade, benefiting both academia and industry stakeholders, including developers and end users. By leveraging robotics, the UAE has the potential to diversify its economy, create educational and professional prospects, and establish itself as a global hub, attracting talent from around the world.
The workshop will involve people from both academia and industry and will commence by assessing the current state of robotics in the UAE. It will then propose strategic actions to enhance the impact and integration of this technology on the existing industry and future smart infrastructure, with the goal of attracting talented individuals. Finally, the discussion will revolve around current and future research and educational opportunities, examining how these can further contribute to the country economic development and the expansion of professional prospects for UAE nationals.
