The fourth session of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition "Yumex 2020" and the simulation and training exhibition "Simtex 2020" will start next Sunday, and until February 25, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
The exhibition is the fourth largest exhibition in their history since its first launch in 2015 and is organized by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company "ADNEC" in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the General Command of the Armed Forces.
The current session is held with the participation of specialized local, regional and global institutions, to highlight the latest innovations and technologies in unmanned systems industries, simulations and training, in addition to artificial intelligence technologies and robots, and future global trends in these sectors, in front of a global audience that includes government delegations and a group of agencies and agencies specialized in these Civil sectors and bodies.
The exhibits shed light on the functional and practical aspects provided by unmanned systems in human daily life, which are summarized in a group of benefits represented by increasing levels of flexibility, reducing capital, and reducing operational costs.
Officials expected during a press conference held yesterday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, that the prominent international event that cemented its leading position in the region as one of the best platforms specialized in unmanned systems, simulation and training will witness the participation of a record number of exhibitors and visitors alike, and the activities of the exhibitors will host a group Large number of specialized activities and conferences to attend from experts in these sectors.
The Head of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the "Yumex 2020" exhibition and the "Simtex 2020" exhibition and the accompanying conference, Major General Tayyar Ali Muhammad Musleh Al-Ahbabi said, "The two exhibitions enhance efforts to advance the concepts of innovation and modernity, and support the goals of 2020, the year of preparation for the fifty-year by advancing the technologies of the future. The two exhibitions also contribute to strengthening the position of the UAE, as one of the leading international centers in technology and innovation, in line with the global trends towards adopting the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution. ”
Al-Ahbabi stressed that "the two exhibitions support robot and artificial intelligence technologies in line with the Emirates artificial intelligence strategy 2031, and their introduction to innovative systems and products that serve all civil and security sectors, supports the diversification of the local economy in line with the goals of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and promotes the growth of non-oil GDP Abu Dhabi, which leads to building a competitive national economy based on knowledge and innovation. "
"The two exhibitions shed light on the latest innovations and technologies in front of a global audience, which includes government delegations, experts and specialists in these sectors from all over the world, where 200 official delegations will participate in its various activities, with a growth rate of 33 percent compared to the 2018 session, and a group of companies will participate The leading national in this international event, which opens the way for it to showcase its latest innovations and products to decision makers and specialists, which will enhance the competitiveness of national companies and their ability to access new markets around the world.
In turn, the managing director and CEO of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its subsidiary Hamid Matar Al Dhaheri revealed that the number of exhibiting companies increased in the fourth cycle to reach 163 companies, with a growth rate of 33 percent compared to the previous session in 2018, and the total area of the exhibitors increased by 40 percent to reach 25 thousand square meters, compared to the area of the previous session of the exhibitors, while the number of participating countries reached 30 countries in addition to 7 national pavilions. The number of national companies participating in the event reached 63, which constitute 40% of the total exhibiting companies. The two exhibitions are expected to attract more than 18,000 visitors from all over the world, with a growth rate of more than 50 percent compared to the previous session.
For his part, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee, Brigadier Engineer Khalifa Ali Al-Kaabi told the exhibitors that the conference, which is being held under the slogan "harmonization between inhabited and unmanned systems in the era of smart systems", brings together a group of experts, academic researchers and international thought leaders to exchange views and explore solutions The current and emerging challenges in light of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the conference’s approach will include 4 main lectures and 4 dialogue sessions with 21 national and international speakers participating from more than 11 countries. The number of attendees and participants in the conference is expected to increase Over up to 600 people, with an average height of up to 100 percent compared to the previous session. The agenda of the conference will cover four main themes include: human dimensions, tasks and processes, the sector and the market, and the security of ports. "
"The discussion sessions within the conference will focus on cooperation between manned-unmanned systems in the era of smart systems, and port security in the digital world. The list of key topics to be discussed during the conference includes organizing training operations, renewing simulation systems, and the next generation of advanced technologies." .
Mohamed bin Zayed challenge for robot
The “Mohammed bin Zayed Global Robot Challenge 2020” will be held from February 23 - 25 by Khalifa University, and this challenge, which was launched in 2015, is one of the most prestigious global competitions in the field of robotics, which is organized in Abu Dhabi every two years, where it reaches The value of prizes during which it is presented to 5 million dollars.
The Mohammed Bin Zayed World Challenge for Robot 2020, which attracts the most important innovations in artificial intelligence, robots, and ground and air vehicles with self-control, includes three challenges, in addition to the "big challenge", which consists of three "Triathlon" races, all focused on finding robotic solutions for smart city applications.
Challenge categories include stopping exotic UAVs for security applications, building automation, fire response and rapid response to emergencies in high-rise buildings. A total of 34 teams and approximately 500 researchers representing the best robotic system labs are preparing for these classes at the present time, with 10% of 100 global universities .
Vice President of the Supreme Committee for the Mohammed bin Zayed Global Robot Challenge and Executive Vice President of Khalifa University Dr. Aref Sultan Al Hammadi said: “The Mohammed Bin Zayed Global Robot Challenge 2020 aims to raise the ceiling of innovation in the field of robotics technology and artificial intelligence and challenge the brightest minds in this field with the aim of reaching New horizons for future smart city technologies The presence of more than 400 robotics experts from the best universities and research centers in the world in Abu Dhabi under the umbrella of the challenge is evidence of the important role that the challenge plays in putting the country on the global map of innovation in the field of robotics and on The vision of the wise leadership in strengthening the leadership of the state in this field. "
Artificial intelligence competitions
In conjunction with the two exhibitions, from 23-25 February, the sixth edition of the "National Championship for the Series of Artificial Intelligence and Robot Competitions" is organized and organized by the Ministry of Education, which was launched in 2015, and its version for this year includes more than 6,700 Emirati school students, and aims to Building a sustainable educational platform that plays a major role in activating robot laboratories, promoting innovation, cooperation, and international competition in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence and raising the level and scale of global participation in the field of advanced skills in the areas of creative and technological design through employment.
Competitors from various educational levels, students from public and private schools nationwide, look at engineering books and technology sites to participate in the national championship of the series of artificial intelligence and robotics competitions in its sixth edition. They work hard and smart to develop software algorithms, repair robotic arms, install cameras, print 3D palm trees and other things, with the aim of finding the best solutions to contemporary problems and winning the title of "Champion of the Series".