EXHIBITIONDUBAI

ROBOTTECHNOLOGY

INDEX PAGEWHAT IS RTEX – DUBAI? PAGE 301

EXHIBITION SECTORS PAGE 502

UAE QUICK FACTS PAGE 703

THE UAE AND ROBOTICS PAGE 804

ABOUT THE VENUE OF RTEX PAGE 1205

RTEX AT A GLANCE PAGE 1306

PROMOTION & ADVERTISING PAGE 1507

WHO WE ARE PAGE 17

OUR ASSOCIATES PAGE 1809

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WHAT IS

By hosting this event, Dubai continues its successful path of being a first mover in the region as well as worldwide. RTEX hopes to add a value to Dubai’s economy by involving various business sectors, creat-ing employment opportunities, attracting international investors, and catapulting the city to a tech hub.

RTEX is designed to provide a platform for companies to exhibit their products and present the latest RT advancements, for public officials and innovators to find solutions that utilize the latest robotics technologies in order to improve the operations of their company or institute, for academics and students to connect with the industry, and for the interested public to learn more and get inspired about robotics.

Anyone not only from the Industrial but also from the Medical, Trans-portation, Defense, Construction, Agriculture, Education and numerous other fields will find solutions of their interest in RTEX.

RTEX, which will be organized yearly, will bring together leaders in robot manufacturing and their related business enterprises from around the globe and will cover all RT related sectors in one show.

With growing challenges worldwide, industries including Healthcare, Automation, Manufacturing, Security & Safety, see the importance of further development in the field of Robot Technology (RT). A crucial stage in facilitating RT and gaining support is to bring experts from around the world to one meeting point.

Dubai’s strategic location connecting East and West has transformed the city into a global trade hub. With nearly 43% of the population under the age of 30, the city represents a culture which is future-orient-ed. Its government aspires to invest in the latest innovations and shows a strong will in supporting new ideas, enabling continuous economic growth, and fostering a transformation to a knowledge economy.

Gathering knowledge and technology from around the globe, the Robot Technology Exhibition - Dubai (RTEX - Dubai) will be the first event in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) exhibiting the latest innovations in Robotics & Automation. RTEX presents a distinguished source for companies and investors to enter a unique market and experience a new level of science and technology.

“There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere.” – Isaac Asimov, author and professor of biochemistry

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SCOPEOF RTEX

Trade Show, open to PublicAccompanying ConferenceNetworking opportunities for Industry ProfessionalsPlatform for Education and Research DevelopmentIndoor and Outdoor Demonstration capacities

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According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) a Service Robot is “a robot which operates semi- or fully autonomously to perform services useful to the well-being of humans and equipment, excluding manufacturing operations”.

2. Service Robotics

• SCARA • Special and Flexible • Articulated Robots • Industrial Control Systems • Delta Robots • SCADA and PLC • Cartesian Robots

3. Supporting Technologies and Services

1. Industrial Robotics and Automation

4. Institutions

• Robot Vision and Perception Systems• Laser and Ultrasound Rangers• Sensors, Actuators, and Grippers for Robots• Mapping, Navigation, and Localization• Multimodal Interfaces and Dialogue Systems

A. Medical & Health Care

• Surgery Robots• Telepresence Robots• RoboCouriers• Robotic Preparers• Robotic Dispensers

D. Personal, Home, & Educational Robots

• Maintenance• Pipe Inspection Robots• Demining Robots• Bomb Disposal Robots• Robots in the Arts• Entertainment Robots• Agricultural Robotics

• RoboCleaners • Robotic Household Assistants• Companion Robots • RoboReceptionists• Educational Robots

E. Special Applications

B. Security / Safety C. Space, Aviation, Transportation

• Space Robotics• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)• Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV)• Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles (ROV)• Unmanned Marine Surface Vessels• Mobile Robotics

• Military Robots • Search and Rescue Robots • Security Enforcement Robots

Industrial Robots, as defined by ISO 8373, are “automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes, which may be either fixed in place or mobile for use in industrial automation applications”.

• Packaging• Pick-and-Place• Palletizing & de-palletizing

• Welding• Painting• Assembly

• Clean room• Transportation• Special Applications

• Machining• Inspecting and Testing• Moulding and Casting

• Robot Cloud• ROS and Software Architectures for Robots• Simulators• Legal and Societal Advocacy for Robotics• Industrial Automation Software

Targeting Applications such as:

• Research Labs• Universities• Training Institutes• Schools• Clubs and Societies

UAE QUICK FACTSCC

FULL NAME: UNITED ARAB EMIRATESPOPULATION: 9.2 MILLIONCAPITAL: ABU DHABILARGEST CITY: DUBAIAREA: 77,700 SQ KMGDP PER CAPITA: US $45,726WTO MEMBER: SINCE 1996OPEC MEMBER SINCE: 1967

THE UAEAND ROBOTICS

The rapid economical progression that was primed by oil exports and the forward-looking vision of the government have advanced the country to a world-class technological leader. Companies, who have recognized the potential of an investment in the UAE at an early stage, have managed to break into the market of their respective field and have gained competitive advantage.

In recent years Robot Technology has attracted attention amongst the government, public, corporate and educational sectors: various Universities are now offering programs and even PhDs in this field; Industrial Service providers are introducing RT solutions to their customers; and service robots are breaking the boundaries and allowing the regular consumer to discover the world of robotics.

Industrial Robotics and AutomationWith a growing population and increasing consumer demand the UAE’s manufacturing industries are transforming. Supported by a highly improved infrastructure and the availability of resources, the trend is moving towards an improvement of operational performance and providing production facilities locally, rather than depending on foreign suppliers. With a need for

improved productivity, companies have expanded rapidly to stay in line with the fast change in technology.

A rising RT market is enabling Industrial Service providers to develop com-plete solutions and a wide range of applications and processes in order to meet the engineering needs of their customers from the Oil & Gas, Utilities, and Manufacturing industries.

“Research and Markets” has released a report forecasting the Automation market in the Middle East to grow at a CAGR of 6.84 percent over the period 2012-2016. Based on their report companies like ABB Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Invensys plc, and Yokogawa Electric Corp. are amongst those dominating this space. Others present in the region include Applied Material Inc., Apriso Corp., Aspen Technologies Inc., Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Co., IBM Corp., Oracle Corp., PSI AG, Rockwell Automation Inc., SAP AG, Schneider Electric Co., Siemens AG, and Werum Software & Systems AG.

Most importantly, Robotics is predicted to expand with a much higher growth, entering and creating markets far beyond traditional automation.

As one of the most globalized economies the UAE has been a role model to many countries in the MENA region, encouraging open mindedness and a flexible approach in exploring innovation and opportunities for growth.

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In 2012 the Guinness World Records declared the Dubai Metro as the world’s longest fully automated metro network spanning 75 km. The system that is used to operate the driverless Metro is called Seltrac. As it runs automatically at all times, the Dubai Metro is an Unattended Train Operation (UTO) with the highest degree of automation - Grade of Auto-mation (GoA) 4.

The partnership between France-based company Aldebaran and US-based chipmaking giant Intel has resulted in the development of a robot named NAO that is designed to meet the needs of schools and universities. The NAO is being deployed in UAE classrooms, helping students in subjects such as mechanics and mathematics.

With more than 900 high rise buildings in Dubai, there is an increasing need for safer and less time consuming solutions. The German engineer-ing company, Samad International, showcased the Robo Clean in Dubai, which was specifically designed for the UAE. Furthermore a facade cleaning robot, the Gekko Facade by Swiss Firm Gekko, attracted interest when it was showcased at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

The first robot pharmacist in the region is now operating at the Universal Hospital in Abu Dhabi, where it arranges and organizes medicines, retrieves them and dispenses them at the pharmacist’s terminal. The introduction of the Rowa Smart System, developed in Germany, has reduced the waiting time of patients from one hour to less than five minutes.

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Dr. Nikolaos Mavridis and students from the Interactive Robots and Media Laboratory have created the Ibn Sina Robot, the world's first full-size Android robot which can perform dialogues in the arabic language, named after the world-renowned Persian philosopher and doctor. The robot has interacted with more than 3000 people in numer-ous exhibitions worldwide, and has been featured in media of more than 20 countries.

Service Robot Reem, created by PAL Technology, was first applied by ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company) during the 2011 International Defence Exhibition. Reem is designed to assist people in hospitals, hotels, museums or airports.

A team of scientists from Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have devel-oped a unique robotic device, the FLOAT system (Free Levitation for Overground Active Training), that can help people with movement disabilities train while being harnessed into the machine and walk freely without the fear of falling or injuring themselves. It can also provide researchers with new insights into human movement.

You will find the world’s largest automated parking facility at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), where your car is safely tucked away and for an additional fee cleaned by using high pressure nozzles. The robot car park is a collaboration of international experts: the soft-ware was developed by a Dubai-based company and a Bahraini counter-part, the motors were delivered via the US, sensors and payment machines are German and gearboxes were supplied from Japan.

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UAE resident, Mohammad Al-Shamsi, has established the Emirates Robotics Club and is the Owner and CEO of RoboHiTec, a leading company in the field of advanced Robotics. He has won many prizes at Robotic Competitions and his greatest inventions include the 3G Robot, a Police Robot, which assists in the disposal of dangerous goods, as well as an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and two types of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

With an outlook to future challenges of advanced technologies, the Dubai Municipality is providing a special robotic training program for school students in collaboration with Robotrust. The course introduces the students to the basics of modelling, design, planning and control of robot systems.

The 2011 World Robot Olympiad was held in Abu Dhabi, where more than 600 teams from across the UAE had registered for.

Amongst other universities and robotic clubs, Zayed University and the University of Wollongong regularly organize robotic competi-tions.

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RTEXThe world’s biggest horse racecourse and first luxury 5-star trackside hotel, The Meydan, was launched in 2010 and has become one of Dubai’s most exclusive destinations. Translated from an Arabic word meaning “a meeting place”, it has become a spot where business, sporting and lifestyle meet.

With six indoor and five outdoor venues it offers a greatlocation for unique events. The Meydan was chosen as the best suitable venue to meet the needs of all exhibiting companies (requesting indoor space, outdoor space, tent space, or rough terrain demonstration areas).

Meydan is the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minster and Ruler of Dubai. It is the culmination of his vision to create not just the ultimate venue for horseracing, but an integrated city that is sustainable, environmentally responsible and one that positions Dubai at the center of the competitive global business stage.

www.meydan.ae

ABOUT THE VENUE OF

RTEX 2014 will be the first Robot Technology (RT) Exhibition in theMENA region and will cover all RT related sectors in one show.

The key message of RTEX is ‘Better by Robot’ and its themewill revolve around the idea that a future with Robot Technologywill be a better and safer one for humanity. What makes Dubai unique is the hospitality that Visitors from its neighboring countries experience when they come to the Emirate for Business. The City has become the first choice in location for regionaland international players to meet and discuss common interests and opportunities. Exhibiting at RTEX allows companies to not only develop businesslocally but in an equal measure on a regional level.

RTEX is designed to provide a platform for companies to exhibit their products and present the latest RT advancements.

By participating, companies can contribute to the promotion of thisinnovative technology in the MENA region and develop new businesses.

As a B2B & B2C exhibition, RTEX provides a meeting point for exhibitors, non-trade visitors, as well as further industry specialists from around the world to exchange their expertise and concepts.

Objectives

We envision the show to open doors to a technology that can improve human well-being and support a better future.

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PROMOTION &ADVERTISING

Our extensive database allows us to connect with companies worldwide operating in the field of Robot Technology, related corporations, potential sponsors, and further supporters.

To ensure the best possible outcome for exhibitors, a variety of beneficial promotion tools will be applied to create awareness in the region and attract visitors and investors. These include:

Print MediaRTEX will be advertised and covered in English as well as Arabic Newspapers and Magazines with a large, diverse readership. News releases will be sent to media outlets and supporting organizations on a regular basis in order to inform about latest updates regarding the exhibition. Furthermore Posters will be distributed to supporting organizations, sponsors, confirmed exhibitors, and further related companies.

Online MediaThe exhibition, its participants, and showcased products and innovations will be featured on RTEX’ official website, industry related websites, as well as social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Broadcast – TV and RadioInternational media representatives will be invited in order to ensure a broadcast of advertisement and coverage of the exhibition and related events on TV and the Radio. Press Events

Press conferences will be held prior to the RTEX Pre-Launch and the exhibition itself in order to create awareness and ensure media coverage.

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WHO WE AREOperating from Dubai, a dynamic, multicultural and magnificent city, Palladium Exhibition Organizer consists of a team of professionals with over 10 years of international experience in the field of Exhibition Organization.

Discovering a niche in the region’s event industry and inspired by the thought of being the first to bring leaders of the Robot Technology to the Middle East, we gathered a highly motivated team and took the idea to the next stage.

After careful review, we decided that 2014 would be the ideal year to start this journey that surely will be a successful and respected one.

OUR ASSOCIATES

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CONSULTANT & SPEAKER

Dr. Nikolaos MavridisPhD, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDirector, Interactive Robots and Media Lab

CONTRIBUTOR & SPEAKER

Blue Ocean Robotics develops and introduces newinnovative market-ready robots for a broad range ofbranches from industry, healthcare and education toagriculture, construction and offshore etc.

IN COLLABORATION WITHTHE UOWD ROBOTICS COMPETITION

Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongongin Australia, UOWD is one of the UAE's oldest andmost prestigious universities

UAE AMBASSADOR OF ROBOTICS

Mohammad Al-ShamsiOwner and CEO of RoboHiTecFounder of Emirates Robotics Club

For further Information:Tel : +971 4 456 3766Fax : +971 4 456 3411Email : info@rt-exhibition.comWebsite : www.rt-exhibition.comROBOT TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION - UAE

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