ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2025 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi AI-Robotics Conference (AIRoC) organised by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), kicked off today and will run until 25th April at the university’s campus in Masdar City.
The conference focuses on the rapidly evolving healthcare sector, where artificial intelligence and robotics are redefining the concepts of precision and personalised care.
The conference agenda includes a series of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and talks by experts from Columbia University, Kyoto University, and the Technical University of Munich, among others.
“AIRoC is more than a conference,” said 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.”
He added that the university will build the world’s first platform for universal physical and embodied intelligence. “This breakthrough will shape the next generation of intelligent machines. And its impact will be felt in hospitals, homes, and health systems around the world,” Nakamura noted.
Abdulla Abdulalee AlHumaidan, Secretary-General of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), spoke on Empowering Inclusion through AI, highlighting ZHO’s pioneering work in accessibility and empowerment.
MBZUAI Provost Timothy Baldwin presented insights into the University’s Public Health Programme, while Professor Sami Haddadin, MBZUAI’s Vice President of Research and a globally recognised leader in robotics, shared his expertise on Human-Robot Symbiosis.
Dr. Hassa Al Mazrouei, Medical Director Executive and International Patient Services at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), explored AI in Medicine, offering a clinical perspective on AI’s transformative role in healthcare.