Khaberni - Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, during the events of the second day of GITEX Global 2025, showcased an innovative research project that consists of a smart assistant aimed at developing a smart care system tailored for seniors, people with disabilities, those with limited mobility, and patients.
Dr. Jean Lahoud, a researcher in the Computer Vision department at Mohamed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence, explained that the research team received a regional research grant from Meta for the year 2025 to support the innovative project in an academic achievement that cements the UAE's position in leading artificial intelligence.
He mentioned that this honor, which came right before the university’s participation in the events of "GITEX Global 2025", is part of a project based on large, multilingual models for wearable smart devices.
He further explained that the smart assistant named OMER-Care represents an advanced step in AI-enhanced care, contributing to enabling seniors to regain a greater amount of independence and improve their quality of life.
The system is based on smart glasses equipped with a camera and sensors that capture the surrounding environment of the user, from images, sounds, and eye movements, enabling the artificial intelligence to analyze these data and provide immediate assistance.
He added that the system is a smart, multimedia assistant that understands the surrounding environment of the user and interacts with it based on eye movements and voice commands, indicating that the project provides input options in Arabic and English, with the possibility of future development to support other languages.
He also noted that the system includes a mobile application that allows caregivers or family members to remotely monitor beneficiaries, enhancing the capabilities of smart home care and reducing the need for direct supervision.
