Future Of Artificial Intelligence And Robotics In Pakistan - Yasar Ayaz (Chairman NCAI) | NSP

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of robotics and artificial intelligence with ‪@DrYasarAyaz‬ a renowned robotics expert, and educator. Ayaz shares his journey to robotics, from his early education to his Master's and Ph.D. thesis in Robotics, and how he promotes critical thinking and innovation through teaching.

We also discuss the varied fields of engineering and the importance of innovation in mechatronics, as well as the challenges of establishing a department of Robotics & AI in NUST. Ayaz sheds light on the relevancy of AI in our daily life, the rationality behind developing robots, and the introduction of machine learning and data science.

Furthermore, we explore the concept of smart cities regulated by AI, regulatory and predictive systems, and the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (NCAI) and its labs. Ayaz explains how NCAI collaborates with the industry for product development and promotes building capacity and training for product development.

We also touch upon the Techverse-Tech Exhibition by NCAI for revenue generation, the importance of international collaboration, and the startups by NCAI. Finally, Ayaz shares his message of "owning our country" and the commitment and interest required to thrive and innovate online.

00:00 Summary of the conversation with Yasar Ayaz
3:54 Introduction of the guest
4:57 Early Education and journey to Robotics
6:19 Promoting critical thinking and innovation through teaching
9:53 Varied fields of engineering
11:14 Inspired by innovation in mechatronics
13:13 Masters and Ph.D. thesis’ in Robotics
15:06 Returning back to work in Pakistan
17:33 Initiating a department of Robotics & AI in NUST
18:53 Challenges for establishing the robotics specialization
22:43 Relevancy of AI in our daily life
26:49 Reason behind developing a robot and AI-The rationality
30:30 Introduction of machine learning and data science
34:55 Smart cities regulated by AI-Regulatory and predictive systems
39:26 All about NCAI (National Centre for Artificial Intelligence) and its labs
43:00 Collaboration with industry for product development
45:24 Technology radius level (TRL) - 9 levels
47:20 Projects by NCAI
50:17 Close contact between industry and academia through NCAI
53:52 International collaboration
57:20 Startups by NCAI
1:01:57 Techverse-Tech Exhibition by NCAI for revenue generation
1:04:55 Promoting, building capacity, and training for product development
1:07:05 Thriving to innovate and learn online with commitment and interest
1:09:37 “We need to own our country”, says Yasar Ayaz
1:12:53 Thank you note and details of Yasar Ayaz + NCAI

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