Khalifa University Showcases 23 Innovative Robotics and AI Solutions at IROS 2024
Khalifa University of Science and Technology is showcasing 23 groundbreaking robotics and AI solutions, including advanced drone technology, at the 36th edition of the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024). This event, the first of its kind in the MENA region, highlights the university’s role in driving advancements in automation and technology, with a particular focus on sustainable development.
With the theme “Robotics for Sustainable Development,” IROS 2024 is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). Khalifa University’s exhibits span various sectors, including marine robotics, space exploration, telecommunications, transportation, agriculture, and wildlife conservation.
Key projects include:
- TomFormer: Real-time disease detection in tomato leaves
- UTM: Unmanned Traffic Management: Enhancing drone traffic control
- Lunar Rover: Developed for lunar exploration
- Exoskeleton Wearable Robot: To enhance human capabilities
- Smart Trash Bin: Using computer vision for waste separation
- Ocean Monitoring and Cleaning: Supporting sustainable marine ecosystems
- Autonomous Port Inspection: Focused on maritime security
- Houbara Robot: For behavioral studies of the Houbara bird
- Coral Reef Inspection: Monitoring underwater ecosystems
- Autonomous Driving Platform: For autonomous vehicle testing
- Drone Projects: Firefighting drones and UAV swarms for inspection
Other innovations include Spider Robot for navigating challenging terrains, Droneleaf for agricultural monitoring, Soft Robotics for flexible technologies, and Heterogeneous Swarm of Underwater Autonomous Vehicles for underwater operations.
These projects demonstrate Khalifa University’s leadership in robotics and AI, with applications designed to enhance efficiency across industries such as space, telecom, computing, agriculture, and marine conservation.
