Khalifa University Showcases Leading-Edge Robotics and AI Solutions at IROS 2024 in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it is showcasing 23 innovative robotics and AI solutions as well as drone technology, during the 36th edition of the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024), validating its status as an academic institution that remains proactive in advancing automation and technology. According to Emirates News Agency, the event, themed "Robotics for Sustainable Development," marks the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region's first-ever IROS to be held in Abu Dhabi. Khalifa University's participation highlights its commitment to contributing innovative solutions across various sectors including marine, space, telecom, computing, transportation, agriculture, and wildlife conservation. The projects displayed by Khalifa University at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) include a diverse array of technologies that promise to revolutionize industry standards. These include "TomFormer" for real-time disease detection in tomato leaves, "UTM: Unmanned Traffic Management", and "Lunar Rover" for lunar exploration. Additionally, the exhibit features an Exoskeleton wearable robot designed to enhance human capabilities and a "Smart Trash Bin" that uses computer vision for efficient waste separation. Further innovations at the Khalifa University stand include the "Ocean Monitoring and Cleaning" project aimed at sustaining marine ecosystems and "Autonomous Port Inspection" for enhanced maritime security. The "Houbara Robot" is another notable project designed for behavioral studies of the Houbara bird in its natural habitat. Other projects such as "Coral Reef Inspection", "Autonomous Driving Platform", and various drone projects including firefighting drones and UAV swarms for inspection and tracking are also being showcased. In addition to these, the Khalifa University stand presents the Droneleaf project focusing on monitoring and analyzing agricultural fields, "Spider Robot" which can climb different terrains, and "Soft Robot ics at KU" that feature flexible and adaptable applications of technology. The "Heterogeneous Swarm of Underwater Autonomous Vehicles" for underwater tasks, "Quadrotor Control Projects" enhancing quadrotor flight control, "Satellite Control Levitation Setup", and "Design and Performance Evaluation of a Marine-Compliant Gripper" for handling uneven large objects in marine environments are also part of the exhibition. Projects like the "Autonomous Underwater Robotic System for Aquaculture", another "Autonomous Driving Platform" for developing and testing autonomous technologies, and "Robotic Manipulator" for precise manipulation tasks further underline Khalifa University's role in driving forward-thinking solutions in the field of robotics and AI.