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Competition Spurs Robotics and AI Innovations for Maritime Challenges

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The MBZIRC had two previous iterations that were organized by Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. Perhaps more important than the prize money is an opportunity for ASPIRE to help them commercialize the technology. We want to help the teams commercialize it. Of course, if they want to commercialize it on their own, that's fine.

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The Legacy of the Datapoint 2200 Microcomputer

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I was fortunate to work with mainframes during my second year as an electrical engineering student in the United Arab Emirates University at Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, in 1986. The colossal machines, with their bulky, green monitors housed in meticulously cooled rooms, epitomized the forefront of technology at the time.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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The competition challenges university teams to design and build the best transit pod, which is assessed using different criteria each time. Virgin Hyperloop One is one of the frontrunners in the race to build a commercially viable Hyperloop system. It was formed in June 2014 and now employs over 300 people. Conclusion.

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