The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and AppliedAI, also headquartered in Abu Dhabi, are joining forces in a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing emergency operations in the UAE by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), cutting-edge materials, and secure communications technology.
TII, a prominent global research center and a vital component of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), specializes in applied research and innovative technological solutions. Operating numerous leading research centers, TII focuses on pioneering breakthrough technologies. Particularly, its Advanced Materials and Secure Systems Research Centers are dedicated to developing capabilities that support emergency responders, including firefighters.
Collaborating with AppliedAI, TII aims to create AI-driven systems for situational awareness, voice control, health monitoring, asset protection, insurance underwriting, and decision-making, culminating in the joint project "Fire Knight." This initiative leverages TII's Secure Mesh Shield Technology and advancements in Additive Manufacturing, all originating from Abu Dhabi.
AppliedAI, headquartered in Abu Dhabi and supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), specializes in crafting AI systems to enhance decision-making processes within safety and health sectors. Through collaboration with TII, AppliedAI seeks to enhance the capabilities, safety, and performance of first responders with AI-powered decision systems.
Dr. Ray O. Johnson, CEO of TII, emphasized the institute's commitment to collaborative endeavors with industry partners like AppliedAI, aiming to drive transformative technological advancements and tackle global challenges. Arya Bolurfrushan, CEO of AppliedAI, echoed this sentiment, expressing excitement about the partnership's potential to leverage AI for safeguarding human lives, improving public safety, and enhancing risk management outcomes.
Together, TII and AppliedAI anticipate achieving significant technical breakthroughs in developing innovative safety solutions through their combined expertise and resources. This partnership signifies a concerted effort to apply the latest technological advancements to critical areas where they can make a profound impact.
