His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today inaugurated the Museum of the Future at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Organised by the Dubai Foundation for the Museum of the Future as part of the World Government Summit 2016, the Museum focuses on shaping the future of robotics and artificial intelligence and their impact on human life. It also offers a unique interactive experience to visitors by attempting to explore the future of this sector. Shaikh Mohammed will also officiate the opening of the fourth World Government Summit when it gets underway on February8, 2016 under the theme 'Shaping Future Governments'.
Speaking on the eve of the summit, Shaikh Mohammed said: "Through the World Government Summit, the UAE seeks to provide a platform that opens a window to the future and attracts experts, decision makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to share insights and knowledge about what is good for all of humanity." "We have directed to transform the summit from an annual event into an international organisation that works throughout the year and focuses on shaping and foreseeing the future in all sectors. It will also focus on producing knowledge for future governments, launching reports and global development indicators, and building partnerships with international organisations. It will answer tomorrow's questions and seek to build a better future to meet the demands of our societies and achieve happiness and sustainable development," he added. "Shaping the future cannot be done by just waiting for it but rather by utilising latest technologies and knowledge tools and meetings its challenges starting from today. This summit sends a clear message to the world that governments should own the necessary tools to enter the future, attain the aspirations of their people, and build balanced relations with other nations," he concluded.
The opening was attended by Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Mohammed Abdullah Al Gargawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Chairman of the World Government Summit. The role of robots on human life The Museum of the Future explores the future of the robotics and artificial intelligence sector since it directly affects the social and economic components of societies, in addition to influencing the healthcare, education and other sectors. Future Technologies The Museum has three underlying themes. Firstly, it addresses how robots and artificial intelligence improve human mental and physical capabilities. It also looks to answer tough questions such as: 'Will you replace your cardiac muscle if it means you will be able to live longer?' 'Will you add robotic parts to your children to improve their school performance?' The Museum offers a glimpse into NewKnees that give their users superhuman abilities to run and jump. It also features another smart technology to climb walls without falling - the GeckoTips technology containing nano-structural machines that are installed on fingertips and allow the human body to adhere to anything and climb walls. EyeShare Future social communication will offer innovative solutions that are beyond imagination. Social media platforms will not be the only means to share human experiences. Thanks to the EyeShare technology, users of social media platforms will be able to see what their friends and followers are watching through these sites at the same moment. Secondly, the Museum focuses on the relation between humans and robots, looking for answers to questions like: 'How does it feel to have robots care for the elderly, and will the relation between robots and humans develop to become similar to inter-human relations?' Design your dreams The Museum of the Future also features future technologies such as DreamStream, which allows individuals to design their dreams and share them with their friends and relatives. In addition, the future promises a different kind of communication between human beings thanks to technologies like MoodView. This technology gives its users real-time analysis of people's emotions and then provides instant feedback on what to say and how to act. Another future technology achieves the dreams of millions by enabling them to be isolated from everything that bothers them and enjoy real moments of calmness. This can be done through temporarily switching off all incoming messages to the brain. AutoLingua Learning languages is not a difficult task anymore thanks to the AutoLingua technology, which is a smart earpiece that enables users to learn languages quickly. It also provides instant translation of a language chosen by the user. The third theme showcases how the development of artificial intelligence technologies will affect the management and decision making processes. It seeks to answer questions on how confident we are when it comes to letting artificial intelligence systems manage our own money and select our own careers. This year's Museum of the Future showcases futuristic designs that take visitors into a journey that is unanticipated in the near future. Its content development process relies on analyzing data collected from visitors' interactions to create futuristic reports that can propose policies and decisions so that world governments can maximise the benefits of this sector. A growing global future market The Museum of the Future has opened at a time when the growing value of the global robotics and artificial intelligence market reinforces the need for developing this sector and its tools so it becomes a key part of the agendas of governments and entrepreneurs. These future technologies are set to become a catalyst of major changes in the future. It is also expected that the intelligence of a desktop computer will be similar to the human intelligence in the coming years. Studies indicate that the next wave of deep disruptive technologies will create a global market valued at US$8.7 trillion by 2025. This reflects the growing importance of such sectors and their increasing role in changing the lives of societies. The Museum of the Future allows free entry to the public from 6pm to 8pm. This is the first time that it welcomes the general public, allowing students, researchers, and everyone who is interested to experience an interactive journey that foresees the future of robots and artificial intelligence and their impact on human life as well as on government and non-governmental sectors. Those interested in visiting the Museum of the Future need to pre-register through its website http://www.museumofthefuture.ae The launch of the Museum of the Future coincides with many global futuristic initiatives in vital sectors for the UAE and the world. Thanks to its completely revamped experience and increased targeted segments, the Museum of the Future offers a valuable addition to the fourth edition of the World Government Summit unlike its previous editions. Closed meetings A number of closed meetings for international organisations took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit. This reflects the increasing importance of the summit as destination and its role as a global organisation. The MENA-OECD Working Group on Open and Innovation Government held its annual meeting in a closed session. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs held a closed workshop and the International Humanitarian Advisory Council also held its annual Meeting. World Government Summit The World Government Summit is set to attract 3,000 personalities from over 125 countries, and 125 speakers in over 70 sessions. It is set to convene VIPs and senior experts from the public and private sectors globally, ministers, decision makers, CEOs, innovators, officials, experts, entrepreneurs, academics, and university students. A number of initiatives, reports and studies will be launched during the summit and throughout the year.
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