Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi AI-Robotics Conference (AIRoC), organised by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), commenced today and will continue until 25th April at the university’s campus in Masdar City. The conference emphasizes the rapidly advancing healthcare sector, where artificial intelligence and robotics are changing the landscape of precision and personalized care.
According to Emirates News Agency, the conference features a series of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and talks by experts from prominent institutions such as Columbia University, Kyoto University, and the Technical University of Munich. “AIRoC is more than a conference,” stated Professor Yoshihiko Nakamura, Department Chair and Professor of Robotics at MBZUAI. “It’s a platform to connect global expertise and accelerate innovation in robotics for healthcare. We are proud to bring this conversation to Abu Dhabi and share what we’re building with the world.”
Professor Nakamura also revealed that the university aims to develop the world’s first platform for universal physical and embodied intelligence. He emphasized that this breakthrough will shape the next generation of intelligent machines, impacting hospitals, homes, and health systems globally.
Abdulla Abdulalee AlHumaidan, Secretary-General of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), delivered a speech on Empowering Inclusion through AI, showcasing ZHO’s initiatives in accessibility and empowerment. MBZUAI Provost Timothy Baldwin presented insights into the University’s Public Health Programme. Meanwhile, Professor Sami Haddadin, MBZUAI’s Vice President of Research and a globally recognized leader in robotics, shared his knowledge on Human-Robot Symbiosis.
Dr. Hassa Al Mazrouei, Medical Director Executive and International Patient Services at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), provided a clinical perspective on AI’s transformative role in healthcare, exploring AI in Medicine.