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The UAE Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Awards for Good trying to encourage engineers to create new projects in health, education and social services sectors by providing worldwide competition with 1 million dollar prize.

Via Robohub:

The Robotics for Good Awards follow the UAE’s successful 2014 Drones for Good competition and were launched earlier this year by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.

“The UAE’s journey in innovation is gaining a national momentum every day,” he said. “We are confident of our abilities and the vision of our leaders to achieving a leading position in the world in the field of innovation. Our goal is to harness science and technology to promote a better life for the people and enhance happiness in the communities.”

Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, and chairperson of the Organising Committee, added: “The award aims to honour the best application of robotics and artificial intelligence in the service of humanity with a focus on three key areas: Education, Health and Social Services.

 "Humanity is on a journey. From the discovery of fire to the industrial revolution, we are on a constant voyage of discovery. Robotics and artificial intelligence are the next step." - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum