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This feature is part of the second collection of introductory profiles of the "Misk Initiatives Incubator 2022" program, one of Misk Foundation's initiatives that is concerned with launching and supporting non-profit youth organizations, in addition to guiding them towards creating a sustainable societal impact. Today, we will review together the technical and digital footprint that RoboTweak organization is creating in terms of supporting the initiatives of designers, engineers, technicians and even amateur communities who are seeking to innovate systems and equipment for investing and operating robots, in order to invest them at the local level, and to make a technical and educational leap, that clearly bears a distinctive national character of its achievements at the regional level.
Vision & Mission RoboTweak aspiration to become the first open-source platform of its kind in robotics and to be able to attract an influential and effective experts and specialists who work in the field of designing and developing equipment and systems related to robotics by providing an intellectual incubator and an interactive environment capable of enabling them to put forward their purposeful initiatives and innovative ideas. It also aims to invest in them professionally to produce projects that are approved, integrated, and supported by relevant research, including design criteria and mechanical and electrical plans. It also aims to enable open access to educational resources in order for any specialist or amateur to benefit from them. The organization also seeks to localize technical learnings, experiences, and knowledge in the Arabic language to pave and simplify the way for the Arabic readers to access these digital resources, which includes information about Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The efforts of RoboTweak resulted in registering its name as the first open-source non profit organization in the Saudi, capable of providing access to various technical disciplines for everyone, starting from robots and autonomous cars all the way to drones and script libraries. Programs & Initiatives Despite its recent establishment, the organization has been able to lay the scientific and knowledge foundations to launch a variety of high-impact initiatives, where the organization intends to organize a specialized workshop for eight emerging companies working in the field of robotics, to enhance their expertise and develop their technical skills. Then, by the end of this interactive workshop, it will publish the outputs and training content in the form of open-sources to benefit all those involved in this specialization.
The Impact RoboTweak is still in the stage of exploring trends and consolidating bases to pave the way toward launching the most beneficial, interactive, and pioneering initiatives in the region. However, the expected impact will affect large numbers of members of the digital and technical community and other sectors.
The Audience The organization’s mission targets all members of the robotics community and those interested in this field, whether they are specialists, amateurs, or entrepreneurs interested in emerging digital robotics technologies, and seeking to invest in and employ them to facilitate and simplify community services. RoboTweak is also working on establishing an advanced technical incubator for the community of shareholders in its project, through the formation of an expanded interactive communication network, including digital channels and participation in events and activities, which bring together specialists and amateurs in the robotics world and those who provide their technical expertise and skills in this field for free, to participate in the development of the technical community. Challenges Robotweak faces many challenges as do other non-profit community organizations. Its approach to secure open sources for free contradicts the technological trends of the market, which is based on patents and intellectual property. Still, this does not discourage the organization's determination to move forward in achieving the goals of their vision. On the other hand, the organization uses many practical tools to anticipate the challenges it faces, which enables it to collect and measure data to derive future trends and visions, including questionnaires, organizing periodic meetings, and surveys. As for the strategy and plans of the organization, it is characterized by being interactive and not restricted to titles, as it grows with the ambitions and aspirations of its members and audience, and it aspires to enable, support, and launch eight emerging companies specialized in the field of designing and developing robotic programs and equipment. It should be noted that Robotweak is also seeking to secure many partnerships with local bodies, organizations, and companies that can finance its initiatives and projects. Robotweak is heading towards a future paved by the success of its pioneering and innovative community projects in the field of robotics which is a critical component of the digital revolution that the world is currently witnessing. Q&A 1. How would you describe the team in a sentence? A group of people with big visions striving to reach their dreams no matter how much effort, giving, and perseverance it takes. 2. What motivates you to serve the community? Our determination to remove all obstacles that stand in the way of those wishing to localize this technology, and in line with the aspirations and objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aspires to lead and distinguish the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the regional level in all fields and sectors. 3. What are you proud of in the organization? Our determination to move forward in achieving our goals as we seek to make a real and direct impact by launching the first open-source platform in the Arab World, and we hope our experience will be replicated in various scientific fields, including natural sciences, medical, technical, computing and many others. 4. What impact do you want to achieve for the organization's beneficiaries? Transfer and exchange knowledge and experience, and create added value that will enable our participants to excel and compete. 5. What does success look like for the organization? To leave our footprint on an international level, to be a rich scientific reference for everyone worldwide, spreading knowledge on the broadest scale. 6. What is the project that your team dreams of achieving? That our successes reflect an accelerating impact to launch dozens of emerging companies, seeking global leadership and technical excellence, but with local effort. 7. What advice would you give to Saudi youth? Do not pursue narrow-minded dreams, expand the horizons of your ambitions, as the options are many and countless. 8. What are the most unique characteristics of Saudi youth? The motto of determination and giving, it's our identity that we cherish, and we will excel among nations with it, God willing.
To contact the organization Social media accounts https://www.linkedin.com/company/robotweak/ To register and learn more about Misk Initiatives Incubator https://hub.misk.org.sa/ar/programs/community/misk-initiatives-incubator/ |
