This year's GITEX showcased groundbreaking innovations from the UAE, spanning various sectors from transportation to education and security. The world's largest tech and startup event took place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Among the highlights were Abu Dhabi's driverless patrol vehicle and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts' 'digital assets will'. Here are the top 10 announcements from this year's exhibition.
1. Humanoid Teacher: du introduced 'Maha', a humanoid Emirati teacher equipped with IMU sensors, 3D sensor cameras, and speakers. Maha aims to enhance education through AI-driven interactivity, offering a more engaging learning experience. Unlike other robots, Maha can understand human emotions and respond accordingly.
2. Pay-by-Palm Technology: The UAE will soon introduce palm-ID technology, allowing residents to make payments, withdraw cash, and even pay at the Metro using their palm. This technology, based on vein identification, is highly secure and less intrusive.
3. Floc Duo Rail: The Roads and Transport Authority unveiled the Floc Duo rail concept, which will transport passengers from the metro to their doorsteps. These autonomous pods, with eight seats each, will glide on roads, tunnels, and elevated tracks across Dubai.
4. AI Translator for Hearing Impaired Students: The Ministry of Education showcased 'Eshara', an AI-powered Emirati sign language translator. This platform bridges the communication gap between deaf and hearing-challenged students in UAE schools.
5. Smart Robots: The Roads and Transport Authority introduced smart robots with micro-mobility capabilities. These robots detect five key violations by users, making Dubai the first city in the region to employ robots for real-time monitoring.
6. AI Detection of Metro Passengers: The RTA's new AI technology detects the number of passengers in Metros, optimizing crowd management. This initiative speeds up boarding, optimizes space utilization, and provides real-time data on crowd levels.
7. Sharjah Real Estate Platform: Sharjah Government launched 'Aqari', a digital platform offering services to owners, developers, and tenants. This unified platform automates and documents all real estate services.
8. Cyberbullying in the Metaverse: Sharjah Police showcased 'Radar Metaverse', an AI tool that detects electronic bullying in the metaverse. It identifies content in English and Arabic, sends notifications, and blocks violating accounts.
9. No Passports at Airports: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai introduced biometric technology allowing passengers to travel through airports without documents. Cameras compare facial images to documents, enabling seamless travel.
10. Tourists to Skip Queues at Airports: The 'UAE Pass Track' app will allow tourists to skip queues at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. This initiative, expected to roll out within two weeks, will also be introduced in Dubai and Sharjah airports.
Source link: https://www.khaleejtimes.com
