TII, Aspire and Maqta Gateway to enhance autonomous tech

TII, Aspire and Maqta Gateway to enhance autonomous tech

UAE - Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and Aspire have announced a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) agreement with Maqta Gateway, part of AD Ports Group’s Digital Cluster to enhance autonomous technologies.

The entities will work together to steer a series of cutting-edge AI and robotics, projects in the terrestrial, aerial, and marine streams to generate bespoke solutions and applications.

The agreement was signed by Dr Ray O Johnson, CEO of TII, Stephane Timpano, CEO of Aspire, and Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO of Digital Cluster and CEO of Maqta Gateway, AD Ports Group.

Unmanned ground vehicles

The synergy encompasses projects related to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and the movement of general cargo of all shapes and dimensions, a concept not yet implemented in this industry. In addition, the projects include autonomous watercraft (water taxis) to transport passengers in Abu Dhabi city to neighbouring islands

The bespoke solutions, based on computer vision, communication, sensors, and Lidar technology, will seamlessly integrate into AD Ports Group’s existing infrastructure, enhancing productivity while significantly reducing costs and time taken to complete these substantial tasks.

TII and Aspire both part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), are mandated to collaborate closely with Maqta Gateway to identify potential technologies and targeted solutions