New Solutions across Diverse Spectrum of Strategic Sectors Illustrate Khalifa University’s Exclusive Expertise in Niche Areas
Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it will showcase some of its technology innovations at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025.
IDEX 2025 will be organized from 17 – 21 February 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The solutions that will be on display at Khalifa University stand include a hybrid mobility system (Lunar rover), high-efficiency wireless power transfer (WPT) system, and a prototype enabling bioprinting of tissues, wound dressings, and regenerative scaffolds in civilian and combat zones. Also on display are Fast Chargers for Electric Vehicles, safe and robust machine learning-integrated software for malware detection, and thermal camera core with artificial intelligence capabilities for day/night surveillance, as well as navigation and guidance systems.
H.E. Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University, said: “Participating in IDEX 2025, a perfect platform that showcases advanced strategic technologies, reinforces our role as a key contributor to the industry, both regionally and worldwide. Our commitment to intense research and development is fostering expertise that not only meets industry needs but also anticipates future demands. These innovations also demonstrate Khalifa University’s commitment to nurturing research and incubating innovative technology startups.”
The Khalifa University stand at IDEX 2025 will also showcase the Khalifa University Lunar Rover – a hybrid mobility system that integrates the rocker-bogie mechanism with actuated legs, offering energy-efficient navigation across diverse terrains, and enhanced adaptability on planetary surfaces. developed at the Advanced Research and Innovation Center (ARIC). Other projects are the Customized Knee Exoskeleton System for Rehabilitation Assistance, designed to provide adaptive support for lower-limb mobility recovery, and the Frugal Bioprinter, facilitating research in battlefield trauma recovery.
Also included in the display are two projects from Khalifa University’s Emirates ICT Innovation Center (EBTIC). The Thermal Camera Core with Artificial Intelligence Capabilities (AITCC) is a novel smart thermal sensor for day/night surveillance, as well as navigation and guidance systems. This product also comes in handy for swarm intelligence systems applications ranging from surveillance systems, drone/UAV applications, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The other EBTIC solution is a Khalifa University collaboration with Vlatacom Institute for a high-frequency over-the-horizon radar (vHF-OTHR) that is useful for maritime security. It can cover an entire exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and detect ships at distances up to 200 Nautical Miles (360 km).
