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MBZUAI showcased assistive AI technologies at GITEX 2025

From October 13–17 at the Dubai World Trade Center, MBZUAI researchers showcased cutting-edge assistive AI technologies designed to improve everyday life for people. Among the highlights, Prof. Hisham Cholakkal and his team demonstrated smart glasses that identify objects and verify medication, and a brain–computer interface that uses brain signals to control a robotic dog — examples of how AI, robotics, and neuroscience are coming together to restore independence for people with visual and mobility impairments through innovation.

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A leading open-source system for advanced AI reasoning

K2 Think

K2 Think marks a turning point in the global march to build smarter, more efficient AI. At just 32 billion parameters, it delivers performance on par with flagship reasoning models like OpenAI and DeepSeek - systems built on hundreds of billions of parameters. This breakthrough makes K2 Think the world’s most parameter efficient advanced reasoning model, redefining what is possible with compact architectures.

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