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Al Etihad
17-03-2025
- Science
- Al Etihad
MBZUAI hosts Augmented Humans Conference
17 Mar 2025 14:33 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Augmented Humans (AHs) International Conference 2025, which is taking place this week from March 16-20, hosted by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), gives participants the opportunity to discover the latest physical, cognitive and perceptual augmentations of humans through digital conference is held in cooperation with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), convening more than 100 leading global researchers, technologists, and industry pioneers to explore groundbreaking advancements in human augmentation is the first time the five-day conference is being held in the Middle East, underscoring the importance of the university's Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Department launched last year, and its ability to attract world-class research scholars to the region, in service of advancing the UAE's innovation papers were selected to be presented from a record-breaking 77 event also features 20 posters, two workshops, and seven live demonstrations, highlighting innovations in brain-machine interfaces, wearable computing, exoskeletons, and augmented reality, with applications spanning healthcare, sports, security, and plural – humans – emphasises the move towards technologies that enhance human capabilities beyond the individual with the potential for impact at a societal scale across performance, health, and quality of and Department Chair of Human-Computer Interaction at MBZUAI and keynote speaker at AHs 2025, Professor Elizabeth Churchill, said, 'The idea of augmenting human intellect and physical abilities has a long tradition. We have long-designed tools and technologies that extend our capabilities, expand our capacities, and amplify what we are capable of as humans. Now, augmentation in this new AI era isn't just about simple tools, about computer screens and about things on your body–it's about adaptive things in our bodies and in our physical and digital environments, it's about us amplifying what is possible with advanced 'intelligent' tools that can adapt to us and learn with us."The conference welcomes esteemed researchers and professionals from top institutions and organisations such as The University of Sydney, MIT Media Lab, The University of Tokyo, and DFKI German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. Experts will examine advancements in bionic systems, brain-machine interfaces, digital health, and tele-manipulation while addressing the ethical, security, and privacy implications of augmented human technology. Sessions will explore how AI-driven augmentation transforms medicine, sports, and rehabilitation, enhances human capabilities, and redefines interactions with digital systems. General Co-Chair of AHs 2025 and Postdoctoral Researcher at Bundeswehr University Munich, Dr. Yomna Abdelrahman, emphasised the impact of the event, saying, 'With the high number of paper submissions in the history of AHs, this edition has set a new benchmark for innovation and research in human augmentation. From brain-machine interfaces to wearable computing and AI-driven rehabilitation, the depth and breadth of topics covered by world-class experts reflect the growing impact of human augmentation technologies on society.'
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seaduction celebrating Valentine's Day in Waikiki
HONOLULU (KHON2) — If you're looking for a fun way to spend Valentine's Day, you can do so right along the beach in Waikiki at the Aquarium for their Seaduction event.'We're excited to celebrate love, friendship, or simply a magical night under the stars at the Waikiki Aquarium at our enchanting Seaduction event,' said Elizabeth Churchill, the Executive Director of Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium. 'Whether you're planning a romantic evening with your Valentine, a fun outing with your Galentine or a group of friends, it will be a night to remember. It's also a great way to support the Waikiki Aquarium.' Churchill says the evening will feature live music by harpist Megan Levin, a champagne reception, delectable cuisine from Chart House Waikiki, and a fascinating glimpse into the mysterious mating rituals of the Aquarium's marine life. It begins at 5:30 p.m. with a champagne reception and time to explore the galleries, with dinner to follow at 6:15 p.m. The Bella Project aims to make prom affordable for every high school student There will be tables for two arranged throughout the Aquarium's galleries, fronting exhibits such as Barrier Reef, Moon Jellies, Reef Predators, Weedy Sea Dragons and more. 'Tables for Two includes welcome champagne in a special keepsake, a bottle of wine, and three-course dinner service within the galleries,' Churchill said. 'General admission seating will be available on the Aquarium lawn, where everyone can enjoy a beautiful sunset over Waikīkī and an evening under the stars, all while watching the harpist play. Lawn seating includes the champagne reception and a buffet dinner, also by Chart House. The evening's menu will feature a culinary experience by Chart House Waikiki, which recently reopened after an extensive 9-month renovation. The refreshed space honors its 50+ years of history as Waikiki's only waterfront restaurant not located in a hotel.' Admission per table of two is $300 and general admission is $75 per person. To make a reservation online, visit Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news If interested in proposing during this romantic outing, call or email the FOWA membership office at (808) 302-5917 or membership@ for more details. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
