Get ready to take on the ARRC's Infrared Tracking Challenge! Registrations are now open. Head to our website to find out more and sign up. We're counting on you to innovate the future of autonomous mobility with us.
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With two days until the
@IndyAChallenge
at
@CES
in Las Vegas, let’s take a moment to appreciate the hardware of the
@Euroracingteam1
car and views from the track. Make sure to tune in to the race this Saturday at 1PM (PST) by visiting:
With only a few weeks left before the Indy Autonomous Challenge returns to CES 2023 in Las Vegas, USA, we are raring to go!
Follow
@Euroracingteam1
this January and stay tuned to our journey at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway!
07.01.2023
#WeAreBack
#TIIEuroracing
#Euroracing
Falcon 40B – our game-changing AI model is now open source for research and commercial use.
We are also providing access to the model’s weights to give researchers and developers a chance to use it to bring their innovative ideas to life.
Predict the top speed that TII-EuroRacing will achieve for a chance to WIN a US$1,000 Amazon voucher! 🏁
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@tiiuae
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🌟 Introducing Falcon 180B: The World's Most Powerful Open LLM! 🚀
At
#TII
, we are continuing to push the boundaries of generative AI with our open access Falcon 180B AI model which has already soared to the top of the Hugging Face Leaderboard.
Smell the rubber! Team TII-EuroRacing begins practice laps – pushing its limits at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in preparation for the Autonomous Challenge @ CES on 7 January, 2022.
#InspiringInnovation
@Euroracingteam1
Practice day two was a resounding success, as the team navigated the chicanes and straights of a challenging Las Vegas Motor Speedway track!
Check out the fully autonomous TII EuroRacing race car being put through its paces:
@Euroracingteam1
You’ve heard about autonomous cars, but have you ever seen an autonomous wheelchair?
TII’s Autonomous Robotics Research Centre created a fully autonomous wheelchair that will help thousands of people of determination who struggle with mobility issues.
We had an amazing run
@CES2022
! A big thank you to the organizers of this wonderful event.
The passes our team and TUM were able to achieve were technologically advanced — capable of spotting an opponent well ahead of overtaking their car.
Ranked
#1
globally by Hugging Face, Falcon 40B is TII's open-source AI model with a remarkable 40 billion parameters that beats established names like LLaMA from Meta, including its 65B model, StableLM from Stability AI, and RedPajama from Together. Visit
We are proud of our research team at
#TII
for putting
#AbuDhabi
and
#UAE
on the map as we start to build the Middle East’s first quantum computer - a supercomputer capable of solving problems substantially faster than classical computers. Read more:
Our Falcon 40B AI model trained on 40 billion parameters and one trillion tokens is now open source.
We’re releasing the model’s weights for researchers and innovators to shape their use cases.
To learn more or submit your ideas, visit:
Everything starts with curiosity. Who? What? Where? How? These questions open the door for decades of discovery and endless marvels yet to come.
They’ve fuelled us, pushed us, built us, and helped us build what we have today.
Happy 50th birthday, UAE.
#UAE
#UAENationalDay
🇦🇪
Chief Researcher at
#TII
’s Directed Energy Research Centre (
#DERC
), Dr Chaouki Kasmi (
@EMHacktivity
) grew up in France, holds a double master’s degree in Microelectronics, and thinks engineering is a family legacy!
#InspiringInnovation
#TIIstories
Abdulla AlBreiki is a Senior Associate Engineer at
#TII
’s Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (
#ARRC
). The first in his family to earn a post-graduate degree, he applauds the UAE’s visionary leadership for making the impossible, possible.
#TIIstories
Chief Researcher of
#TII
’s Secure Systems Research Centre, Dr Shreekant (Ticky) Thakkar says the leadership of H.E. Faisal Al Bannai and the chance to carry on research not limited by bureaucracy to create something enduring brought him to Abu Dhabi.
It’s almost time! The excitement for the main event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 7 at 12PM (PST) is at an all-time high.
Are you ready? We know we are! 🔥
#InspiringInnovation
@Euroracingteam1
Exciting news from TII at
#WGS2024
! We are pleased to announce the launch of the Falcon Foundation: a global entity to advance open-source AI innovation!
With a commitment of US$300 million, we're driving the democratization of AI and empowering collaboration on a world stage.
Life offers us endless possibilities with limitless options and opportunities.
We give our talent the freedom to do what they do best - to pioneer advanced technological research at the very boundaries of possibility.
#InspiringInnovation
#WeAreTII
The brightest minds shine like brilliant stars. Just imagine what they could do together.
We are
#TII
- a magnet for pioneering scientists and engineers from across the globe to create a new era of enlightenment.
#InspiringInnovation
#WeAreTII
At
#TII
, we aren’t held back by the burden of administration.
We operate at the speed of innovation, discovering advanced technological solutions and bringing them to light.
#InspiringInnovation
#WeAreTII
The future doesn’t happen by chance, it’s something we work hard to build.
At
#TII
, we don’t just have a powerful vision of the future – we’re already creating it.
#InspiringInnovation
#WeAreTII
Inspired by the majestic falcon, asking questions led us to where we are today. Yesterday’s future became reality. Congratulations on 50 years of achievement and growth.
Read more about our vision:
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
#StartWithAQuestion
We are proud of our
#QRC
team at
#TII
for putting
#AbuDhabi
and
#UAE
on the map as we start to build the Middle East’s first quantum computer - a supercomputer capable of solving problems substantially faster than classical computers. Read more:
With the support of our eminent partners - scientists, engineers, and researchers – we offer crucial expertise across leading fields to bring innovative ideas to life.
Learn more here:
#InspiringInnovation
We are proud of the EuroRacing team for their efforts over the past month in developing the software to run the first autonomous tests at the upcoming Indy Autonomous Challenge
#IAC2021
.
Read more here:
#InspiringInnovation
#AutonomousVehicles
#ARRC
In our very first episode of ‘Shaping Tomorrow’, the future-focused Podcast from Technology Innovation Institute (
#TII
), we examine the concept of security in our modern, always-on world.
Watch the podcast here:
#InspiringInnovation
#ShapingTomorrow
At the 2021 Joint IEEE EMC+SIPI and EMC Europe event,
#TII
’s Directed Energy Research Centre will mark an impactful participation through presenting several scientific papers and a tutorial focusing on Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse.
For more information:
Our leader’s curiosity for the past 50 years encouraged our own 🇦🇪
Exploring the UAE’s heritage, roots, and achievements inspired our developments, ambitions, and vision. The “who are we?” and “where did we come from?” paved the way to “what’s next?”.
#StartWithAQuestion
Join
#TII
’s Quantum Research Centre on 27 Sept for our fortnightly QRC Seminar Series.
Our guest speaker Prof. Andrea Alberti of the Applied Physics Institute at Bonn University will discuss ‘Matter waves at their quantum speed limit’.
🔬 Unleashing the power of global minds in scientific exploration! 🌍 At TII, our exceptional researchers are driving breakthroughs, pushing the boundaries of knowledge. 🚀 Join the journey of discovery with our world-class talent!
#ScientificInnovation
#ResearchExcellence
#TII
commends our Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (
#ARRC
) team for its participation in the
#DeepDroneChallenge
organised by Airbus and brigkAIR.
Congratulations to Michał Barcis and Agata Barcis from the ARRC team for bringing home the first prize!
#InspiringInnovation
As we mark 50 years of the UAE, just imagine what we could achieve together in the next 50. New rocket motors? Smart cities powered by AI? Medical nanobots? Here’s to tomorrow.
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
🇦🇪
This practice day couldn’t have ended on a stronger note! Anticipation is rising as the TII-EuroRacing team prepares to take on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 7. Check out our racecar eating up the asphalt.
#InspiringInnovation
#IAC2022
@Euroracingteam1
Join
#TII
’s Quantum Research Centre on 13 September for our fortnightly
#QRC
Seminar Series.
Our guest speaker Prof. Darrick Chang of ICFO at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (Barcelona) will discuss ‘Quantum optics using atomic arrays’.
As the UAE celebrates, we’re looking ahead to the coming 50 years. What’s next? Quantum computing. Self-healing materials. And autonomous drones. Here’s to an innovative future!
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
🇦🇪
As we celebrate the UAE’s 50th anniversary, how can we make the next 50 years better? We’re shaping the future with decades of new R&D partnerships and collaborations to come.
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
We are proud of our Directed Energy Research Centre (
#DERC
) for winning the ‘Hardware – Electronics’ award at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2021.
Read more here:
#InspiringInnovation
#DERC
International experts in systems security comprise the Board of Advisors of
#TII
’s Secure Systems Research Centre in Abu Dhabi. They will guide the efforts of SSRC’s team in developing end-to-end solutions to protect cyber-physical and autonomous systems.
#DERC
Chief Researcher Dr Chaouki Kasmi (
@EMHacktivity
) shares with
@ArabianBusiness
how we can cultivate Gen-Next’s curiosity in redefining the research ecosystem. Read more on shaping young tech talent here:
It’s almost time! The excitement for the grand finale at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is at an all-time high.
The TII EuroRacing Team is making its last set of tweaks ahead of its showing in the final race of the Challenge.
We are making history!
@Euroracingteam1
Our world is ever more connected and vulnerable.
TII’s Secure Systems Research Centre (
#SSRC
) is focusing on the development of end-to-end security and resilience for cyber-physical and autonomous systems.
Read more about what they do.
Directed Energy Research Centre: A publication on “Assessing Vircators’ Reliability Through Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analyses Using a Surrogate Model”, by Mae Almansoori, Ernesto Neira, Chaouki Kasmi, Felix Vega and Fahad Alyafei.
#InspiringInnovation
28.4% of all scientists around the world are female and this figure is continuing to rise every year. At
#TII
we work with some of the best innovative female scientists in our seven research centres.
More about TII and the work our scientists do:
A new record was created on 20 September at the
@IndyAChallenge
#IAC2021
! Team EURORACING succeeded in pushing a Dallara AV-21 at over 100 mph in fully autonomous mode!
We are proud of the
#TII
team involved in this project and look forward to the big race day on 23 October.
The coming decades promise leaps in autonomous capabilities that will deliver wide-ranging benefits across the human experience.
The Autonomous Robotics Research Centre (
#ARRC
) at
#TII
is investigating and advancing the future of robotics and autonomy.
As the UAE turns 50, we’re celebrating the brilliant men and women who forged our path to innovation with vision, ambition and ideas. Congratulations – and happy 50th National Day.
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a board member of the prestigious Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF). We are thrilled to contribute to the decision-making with a wide-reaching global impact.
#InspiringInnovation
#TII
#technology
#science
As the UAE turns 50, we’re celebrating the last five decades and looking forward to the next. Inspired by visionary leadership, we’re ready to play our part in tomorrow’s innovation economy.
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
On our nation’s 50th birthday, we’re focused on the future... growing an ecosystem to launch new start-ups - creating high value jobs and a culture of pioneering innovation.
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
At our Advanced Materials Research Centre (
#AMRC
), we focus on applied research into materials and composites to transition materials innovation from lab to industry.
Learn more about AMRC:
#InspiringInnovation
From “Where are we?” to “What’s next?”, we asked questions that guided us to today. Curiosity spurred our drive to explore the depths of the sea and the wonders of technology.
Our vision 50 years ago became a reality today. Here’s to the next 50, congratulations UAE! 🇦🇪
From one pioneer to another, we’re congratulating the UAE on 50 years of innovation and growth. Today we’re focused on the future – and to sharing those innovations to build a better world.
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
🇦🇪
Falcon 40B, the world’s top-ranked open-source AI model from
#TII
now gives you the chance to make a tangible impact! We are calling on all researchers and SME entrepreneurs to join us in unlocking the potential of the Falcon 40B.
Submit your proposal:
Our team is still feeling the adrenaline rush after the big race last weekend @ CES 2022!
A special thank you to the organizers of this fantastic event, the other teams who participated, and every member of
@Euroracingteam1
.
Until next time!
To celebrate our 50th National Day, we’re looking ahead. What will the next 50 years hold for the UAE? Technology exports? Thousands of new tech careers? Emiratis on Mars? We’ll help make it happen.
#InspiringInnovation
#UAE50
#UAENationalDay
We are part the Advanced Technology Research Council, which oversees technology research within Abu Dhabi and the broader UAE. As a disruptor in science, we are setting new standards and serve as a catalyst for change.
#InspiringInnovation
This week
#TII
would like to honour women around the world in celebration of International Women’s Day.
The theme for 2021 is
#ChooseToChallenge
and we are proud to work with women who are working hard to change the world for the better.
#IWD2021
#InspiringInnovation
TII's Falcon 40B is offering training compute power to groundbreaking applications worldwide!
We welcome researchers, scientists, and entrepreneurs to submit their exceptional use case proposals for Falcon 40B. Submit your proposal now at:
We are proud to announce that Dr Najwa Aaraj, Chief Researcher at
#TII
’s Cryptography Research Centre and Acting Chief Researcher of TII’s Autonomous Robotics Research Centre, today won a Special Recognition award at the Arab Woman Award UAE 2021.
#InspiringInnovation
TII’s Dr Najwa Aaraj, Chief Researcher of Cryptography Research Center with Prof Mérouane Debbah, Chief Researcher of Digital Science Research Center and AI & Telecom systems cross-center unit, during the ‘Understanding the Changing Unmanned Landscape’ panel at
@UMEX_SIMTEX
#TII
Proud of our employees, researchers and scientists, who are working daily to achieve world-class scientific and technological advancements.
#InspiringInnovation
#TII
TII has launched a Scholarship Program to support students, researchers & scientists impacted by the Ukraine conflict. Eligible candidates can complete their undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies in the UAE.
Learn more:
#tii
#scholarships
#ukraine
#TII
’s
#SSRC
is joining forces with
@UNSW
to prevent hacking on devices such as smartphones.
The partners will explore new ways to improve and scale the adoption of
#seL4
on devices that make up the critical infrastructure in cyber-physical systems.
Meet Shamma Al Hashmi who works in
#TII
’s Advanced Materials Research Centre. The team she works in is researching and developing new materials and composites of the future.
We are proud to have women who are working to challenge and change the world.
The journey continues!
History was made on October 23, 2021 when
#TII
participated for the first time in the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC). The journey continues in 2022 at the Autonomous Challenge @ CES on January 7.
Stay tuned!
#InspiringInnovation
@Euroracingteam1
The Technology Innovation Institute
#TII
advances research rapidly through a defined research roadmap, committed long-term funding and state-of-the-art-facilities. Learn more:
#InspiringInnovation
🧬
Our Directed Energy Research Center (
#DERC
) works with state-of-the-art systems and technologies including high-power electromagnetics to understand the mechanisms behind high-energy systems and explore their changing behavior.
#InspiringInnovation
Join us at VTC2022-Spring from June 19–22.
The primary purpose of this workshop is to expand the visibility of THz/Terabits communications and gather academia from diverse research disciplines that can develop this evolving field:
#InspiringInnovation
TII’s Quantum Research Center is at the vanguard of shaping advanced technology solutions. The first in the GCC region to build a quantum computer, its team is working on a new generation of quantum technologies, including quantum cryptography and sensing.
TII’s Secure Systems Research Center is focusing on advanced tech related to security and data protection. From software hardening to cyber-physical systems resilience, SSRC’s team is ensuring a safer digital world.
#InspiringInnovation