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Mid East Info
25-04-2025
- Science
- Mid East Info
Second Day of ‘Machines Can See 2025' Showcases Spatial AI, Robotics and Ethical Frontiers as Summit Closes in Dubai
The final day of the 'Machines Can See 2025' summit concluded with 3,500 delegates from 45 countries attending the summit at the Museum of the Future, while online engagement reached new heights, with over 3.5 million views on day one and more than 1.2 million views on day two. Real-time updates via the #MCS2025 hashtag are projected to exceed 5 million views across both days. The summit took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week event organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. Mixed‑reality opener sets the pace The day began with an immersive keynote from Marco Tempest, Creative Technologist at NASA JPL, who fused holography and large language models to illustrate how 'playful' interfaces make advanced AI relatable to non‑experts. 'Magic is just undiscovered code,' Tempest told the packed auditorium, spotlighting the summit's core theme of translating research into human‑centred experiences. Robotics and spatial computing take centre stage A follow‑on panel — 'Robots: Are We Ready?' — gave attendees a front‑row view of real‑world autonomy. Prof. Sami Haddadin (MBZUAI) demonstrated dexterous cobots for precision assembly, whereas entrepreneur Lior Wolf previewed humanoid service assistants designed for retail environments. Prof. Marc Pollefeys (ETH Zurich & Microsoft) unveiled state‑of‑the‑art Spatial AI algorithms capable of building millisecond‑level 3‑D maps — critical for household robotics and next‑generation AR glasses. Government underscores ethical mandate In morning remarks, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, reiterated that 'AI without human values is a compass with no direction.' His call for ethics‑first development reverberated through afternoon sessions on trustworthy AI and adversarial‑attack defence. Research highlights push the frontier Prof. Michal Irani (Weizmann Institute) showed how models can reconstruct complex scenes from a single gaze sequence, edging AI closer to human‑like perception. Prof. Andrea Vedaldi (University of Oxford) introduced a 3‑D generative‑AI pipeline for high‑fidelity digital twins, while Prof. Deva Ramanan (Carnegie Mellon) demonstrated multimodal sensor fusion for real‑time decision‑making in dynamic environments. Namik Hrle (IBM) wrapped up the main‑stage keynotes with a forward look at vector databases, sovereign model 'gardens,' and edge‑trained chips that could shrink latency to microseconds. Workshops deepen technical skill sets Parallel tracks remained full throughout the day. NVIDIA's hands‑on lab dissected a platform approach to deploying generative AI in production. AWS guided developers through Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic‑AI patterns for the enterprise.A second X (formerly Twitter) session explored Grok‑powered predictive streaming, while Dubai Police's data‑forensics workshop demonstrated machine‑vision pipelines for DNA decoding. Climate tech, computer vision and security panels round out agenda Expert round‑tables tackled Beyond Climate Change innovations in green technology and dove into the year's breakthroughs in computer vision, while Rob van der Veer led a live 'red team vs. blue team' demonstration during the Defending Intelligence panel on adversarial machine learning. Landmark Agreements Announced Live on Stage Polynome Group officially launched AI Academy, a strategic educational initiative developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and supported by NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute. The Academy will offer short executive seminars and a specialized four‑month Mini‑MBA in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at equipping leaders and innovators with practical AI knowledge to bridge the gap between technology research and commercial application. Creative‑tech track draws art and media innovators Running in parallel at the 'Machines Can Create' stage, sessions such as 'Pixels & Palettes: The Canvas of Tomorrow' and 'Code Couture' examined how AI, blockchain and VR are reshaping luxury fashion and digital art, featuring speakers from IBM Research, The Sandbox and HEC Paris. Closing reflections and next steps In final remarks, Hao Li (MBZUAI) and Prof. Merouane Debbah thanked delegates for 'turning Dubai into a living laboratory for responsible AI,' while Tempest sent attendees off with a challenge: 'The future belongs to curious minds and bold builders — keep experimenting.' Polynome Group confirmed that planning is already underway for the 2026 edition and for regional satellite workshops that will extend the summit's science‑to‑solution model to new markets. About Machines Can See 2025 Organised by Polynome Group, Machines Can See is the Middle East's premier science‑driven AI summit, designed to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and governments in pursuit of responsible, market‑ready innovation. The UAE's AI sector is projected to expand by US $8.4 billion over the next two years; the summit serves as a catalyst for that growth by blending high‑level policy dialogue with technical deep dives and live product showcases.
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Science
- Zawya
Second Day of ‘Machines Can See 2025' Showcases Spatial AI, robotics and ethical frontiers as summit closes in Dubai
Dubai: The final day of the 'Machines Can See 2025' summit concluded with 3,500 delegates from 45 countries attending the summit at the Museum of the Future, while online engagement reached new heights, with over 3.5 million views on day one and more than 1.2 million views on day two. Real-time updates via the #MCS2025 hashtag are projected to exceed 5 million views across both days. The summit took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week event organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. Mixed‑reality opener sets the pace The day began with an immersive keynote from Marco Tempest, Creative Technologist at NASA JPL, who fused holography and large language models to illustrate how 'playful' interfaces make advanced AI relatable to non‑experts. 'Magic is just undiscovered code,' Tempest told the packed auditorium, spotlighting the summit's core theme of translating research into human‑centred experiences. Robotics and spatial computing take centre stage A follow‑on panel — 'Robots: Are We Ready?' — gave attendees a front‑row view of real‑world autonomy. Prof. Sami Haddadin (MBZUAI) demonstrated dexterous cobots for precision assembly, whereas entrepreneur Lior Wolf previewed humanoid service assistants designed for retail environments. Prof. Marc Pollefeys (ETH Zurich & Microsoft) unveiled state‑of‑the‑art Spatial AI algorithms capable of building millisecond‑level 3‑D maps — critical for household robotics and next‑generation AR glasses. Government underscores ethical mandate In morning remarks, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, reiterated that 'AI without human values is a compass with no direction.' His call for ethics‑first development reverberated through afternoon sessions on trustworthy AI and adversarial‑attack defence. Research highlights push the frontier Prof. Michal Irani (Weizmann Institute) showed how models can reconstruct complex scenes from a single gaze sequence, edging AI closer to human‑like perception. Prof. Andrea Vedaldi (University of Oxford) introduced a 3‑D generative‑AI pipeline for high‑fidelity digital twins, while Prof. Deva Ramanan (Carnegie Mellon) demonstrated multimodal sensor fusion for real‑time decision‑making in dynamic environments. Namik Hrle (IBM) wrapped up the main‑stage keynotes with a forward look at vector databases, sovereign model 'gardens,' and edge‑trained chips that could shrink latency to microseconds. Workshops deepen technical skill sets Parallel tracks remained full throughout the day. NVIDIA's hands‑on lab dissected a platform approach to deploying generative AI in production. AWS guided developers through Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic‑AI patterns for the enterprise.A second X (formerly Twitter) session explored Grok‑powered predictive streaming, while Dubai Police's data‑forensics workshop demonstrated machine‑vision pipelines for DNA decoding. Climate tech, computer vision and security panels round out agenda Expert round‑tables tackled Beyond Climate Change innovations in green technology and dove into the year's breakthroughs in computer vision, while Rob van der Veer led a live 'red team vs. blue team' demonstration during the Defending Intelligence panel on adversarial machine learning. Landmark Agreements Announced Live on Stage Polynome Group officially launched AI Academy, a strategic educational initiative developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and supported by NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute. The Academy will offer short executive seminars and a specialized four‑month Mini‑MBA in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at equipping leaders and innovators with practical AI knowledge to bridge the gap between technology research and commercial application. Creative‑tech track draws art and media innovators Running in parallel at the 'Machines Can Create' stage, sessions such as 'Pixels & Palettes: The Canvas of Tomorrow' and 'Code Couture' examined how AI, blockchain and VR are reshaping luxury fashion and digital art, featuring speakers from IBM Research, The Sandbox and HEC Paris. Closing reflections and next steps In final remarks, Hao Li (MBZUAI) and Prof. Merouane Debbah thanked delegates for 'turning Dubai into a living laboratory for responsible AI,' while Tempest sent attendees off with a challenge: 'The future belongs to curious minds and bold builders — keep experimenting.' Polynome Group confirmed that planning is already underway for the 2026 edition and for regional satellite workshops that will extend the summit's science‑to‑solution model to new markets. About Machines Can See 2025 Organised by Polynome Group, Machines Can See is the Middle East's premier science‑driven AI summit, designed to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and governments in pursuit of responsible, market‑ready innovation. The UAE's AI sector is projected to expand by US $8.4 billion over the next two years; the summit serves as a catalyst for that growth by blending high‑level policy dialogue with technical deep dives and live product showcases.
Tahawul Tech
24-04-2025
- Science
- Tahawul Tech
Second Day of ‘Machines Can See 2025' showcases Spatial AI, Robotics and Ethical Frontiers
Dubai — The final day of the 'Machines Can See 2025' summit concluded with 3,500 delegates from 45 countries attending the summit at the Museum of the Future, while online engagement reached new heights, with over 3.5 million views on day one and more than 1.2 million views on day two. Real-time updates via the #MCS2025 hashtag are projected to exceed 5 million views across both days. The summit took place during the inaugural Dubai AI Week event organized by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation. Mixed‑reality opener sets the pace The day began with an immersive keynote from Marco Tempest, Creative Technologist at NASA JPL, who fused holography and large language models to illustrate how 'playful' interfaces make advanced AI relatable to non‑experts. 'Magic is just undiscovered code,' Tempest told the packed auditorium, spotlighting the summit's core theme of translating research into human‑centred experiences. Robotics and spatial computing take centre stage A follow‑on panel — 'Robots: Are We Ready?' — gave attendees a front‑row view of real‑world autonomy. Prof. Sami Haddadin (MBZUAI) demonstrated dexterous cobots for precision assembly, whereas entrepreneur Lior Wolf previewed humanoid service assistants designed for retail environments. Prof. Marc Pollefeys (ETH Zurich & Microsoft) unveiled state‑of‑the‑art Spatial AI algorithms capable of building millisecond‑level 3‑D maps — critical for household robotics and next‑generation AR glasses. Government underscores ethical mandate In morning remarks, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, reiterated that 'AI without human values is a compass with no direction.' His call for ethics‑first development reverberated through afternoon sessions on trustworthy AI and adversarial‑attack defence. Research highlights push the frontier Prof. Michal Irani (Weizmann Institute) showed how models can reconstruct complex scenes from a single gaze sequence, edging AI closer to human‑like perception. Prof. Andrea Vedaldi (University of Oxford) introduced a 3‑D generative‑AI pipeline for high‑fidelity digital twins, while Prof. Deva Ramanan (Carnegie Mellon) demonstrated multimodal sensor fusion for real‑time decision‑making in dynamic environments. Namik Hrle (IBM) wrapped up the main‑stage keynotes with a forward look at vector databases, sovereign model 'gardens,' and edge‑trained chips that could shrink latency to microseconds. Workshops deepen technical skill sets Parallel tracks remained full throughout the day. NVIDIA's hands‑on lab dissected a platform approach to deploying generative AI in production. AWS guided developers through Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic‑AI patterns for the enterprise.A second X (formerly Twitter) session explored Grok‑powered predictive streaming, while Dubai Police's data‑forensics workshop demonstrated machine‑vision pipelines for DNA decoding. Climate tech, computer vision and security panels round out agenda Expert round‑tables tackled Beyond Climate Change innovations in green technology and dove into the year's breakthroughs in computer vision, while Rob van der Veer led a live 'red team vs. blue team' demonstration during the Defending Intelligence panel on adversarial machine learning. Landmark Agreements Announced Live on Stage Polynome Group officially launched AI Academy, a strategic educational initiative developed in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and supported by NVIDIA's Deep Learning Institute. The Academy will offer short executive seminars and a specialized four‑month Mini‑MBA in Artificial Intelligence, aimed at equipping leaders and innovators with practical AI knowledge to bridge the gap between technology research and commercial application. Creative‑tech track draws art and media innovators Running in parallel at the 'Machines Can Create' stage, sessions such as 'Pixels & Palettes: The Canvas of Tomorrow' and 'Code Couture' examined how AI, blockchain and VR are reshaping luxury fashion and digital art, featuring speakers from IBM Research, The Sandbox and HEC Paris. Closing reflections and next steps In final remarks, Hao Li (MBZUAI) and Prof. Merouane Debbah thanked delegates for 'turning Dubai into a living laboratory for responsible AI,' while Tempest sent attendees off with a challenge: 'The future belongs to curious minds and bold builders — keep experimenting.' Polynome Group confirmed that planning is already underway for the 2026 edition and for regional satellite workshops that will extend the summit's science‑to‑solution model to new markets.
Broadcast Pro
23-04-2025
- Science
- Broadcast Pro
MBZUAI joins Machines Can See 2025 as Official Partner
Event will gather more than 2,000 experts and enthusiasts focused on building a safer, more sustainable world through AI. Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will serve as an official partner at Machines Can See 2025 (MCS 2025), taking place from April 23 to 24 during Dubai AI Week. The event, hosted at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers, will bring together over 2,000 AI experts and enthusiasts committed to shaping a safer and more sustainable future through artificial intelligence. Ivan Laptev, Professor of Computer Vision at MBZUAI and Co-Founder of Machines Can See, said: 'As an official partner of Machines Can See, MBZUAI is proud to contribute towards building an AI ecosystem aligned with the UAEs ambitions for global leadership in science and technology. Our research and innovations across all AI disciplines inspire students and researchers to unlock the full potential of this technology. Were excited to connect with the wider community and share what weve been working on in robotics and computer vision, showing how the university is making progress in building smart, AI-powered systems.' The universitys presence at MCS 2025 will be marked by the participation of key figures from its research community. Professor Hao Li will open and close the first day of the event, while Professor Sami Haddadin, Professor Ian Reid and PhD student Wafa AlGhallabi will contribute to a series of panels covering robotics, the future of computer vision and equitable access to AI. MBZUAI will also host an interactive booth showcasing four of its latest AI-driven innovations. These include the Holographic Brain, a tool for neurological diagnostics that maps brain structures using imaging and genetic data; the AI Arabic Doctor, a multilingual virtual medical assistant developed with the universitys BiMediX2 model; Voodoo XP, a metaverse-ready tool that creates lifelike 3D avatars from a single portrait; and LAIKA, a robot dog capable of autonomous navigation, voice interaction, and environmental assessment. Through its contributions to Machines Can See 2025, MBZUAI continues to demonstrate its leadership in advanced AI research and its role in shaping the global dialogue around responsible, impactful technology.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
MBZUAI to showcase AI innovation at Machines Can See 2025 with expert speakers and live demos
Dubai, UAE: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will participate as an official partner at Machines Can See 2025 (MCS 2025), taking place April 23–24 during Dubai AI Week. The event, hosted at the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers, will gather more than 2,000 experts and enthusiasts focused on building a safer, more sustainable world through AI. 'As an official partner of Machines Can See, MBZUAI is proud to contribute towards building an AI ecosystem aligned with the UAE's ambitions for global leadership in science and technology,' said Ivan Laptev, Professor of Computer Vision at MBZUAI and Co-Founder of Machines Can See. 'Our research and innovations across all AI disciplines inspire students and researchers to unlock the full potential of this technology. We're excited to connect with the wider community and share what we've been working on in robotics and computer vision, showing how the university is making progress in building smart, AI-powered systems.' MBZUAI's presence at MCS 2025 includes leading voices from its research community: Hao Li, Professor of Computer Vision, will deliver both the opening and closing remarks on April 23. Sami Haddadin, Vice President of Research and Professor of Robotics, will speak on the 'Robots: Are We Ready?' panel on April 24 at 9:50 a.m. Ian Reid, Department Chair and Professor of Computer Vision, will join the 'Computer Vision: 2025' panel on April 24 at 5:30 p.m. Wafa AlGhallabi, Ph.D. student and c o-founder of Nutrigenics and will participate in the 'AI for All: Ensuring Equal Access to AI' panel on April 24 at 4:50 p.m. MBZUAI's booth will feature four interactive demonstrations developed by its research teams: Holographic Brain This advanced platform segments the brain into 32 structures and analyzes more than 100 radiomics features per region to detect subtle abnormalities. Integrating imaging, connectivity, and genetic data, the tool supports personalized risk assessment and improves diagnostic precision for neurological and psychiatric conditions. AI Arabic Doctor Developed using MBZUAI's BiMediX2 model, AI Arabic Doctor is a multimodal virtual assistant capable of answering medical queries in Arabic and English, interpreting medical images, and supporting illiterate users through speech interaction. It addresses healthcare access challenges across the Middle East and Africa and was named a winner of Meta's inaugural Llama Impact Innovation Awards. Voodoo XP Developed by the MBZUAI Metaverse Center, Voodoo XP is a one-shot, face re-enactment tool that creates 3D avatars from a single portrait image. Available via camera or VR headset, the demo enables immersive interaction and long-distance communication through realistic avatars, bringing people closer in virtual environments. LAIKA LAIKA is a robot dog that showcases robotic locomotion, perception, and reasoning. It combines the latest advances in AI and can respond to voice commands, navigate to locations of interest, and tell people what it observes. LAIKA is a prototype for an autonomous explorer or inspection robot that could help people with tedious or dangerous tasks in safety, healthcare, construction, agriculture, and more. About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering. For more information, please visit To apply for admission, visit or contact admission@ For press inquiries, please contact: Aya Sakoury MBZUAI's Head of PR and Strategic Communications Amy Rogers MBZUAI's Senior Integrated Communications Specialist media@
