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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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Novosibirsk State University has signed a cooperation agreement with the Shenzhen New Energy Industry Association (China). Under the agreement, the parties intend to collaborate (both in exchanging experience and implementing joint projects) on the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in various areas of construction and urban infrastructure. The university will be responsible for this work. Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (RCAI) of NSU.
"Shenzhen is one of the world's leading 'smart cities' and the 'Silicon Valley of China.'" The city is renowned for its electronics manufacturing, its status as a 'startup city,' and a unique ecosystem that integrates development, manufacturing, and logistics. It is actively implementing information technology for efficient management and improving quality of life, with advanced smart transportation and smart building systems. Hundreds of high-tech companies are concentrated here, and collaboration with them will be very beneficial for the university," said Alexander Lyulko, Director of the NSU Center for Information Technologies.
At the end of last year, a group of Center employees visited Shenzhen and held a series of meetings with representatives of companies operating in the city, which resulted in the conclusion of a cooperation agreement.
"The association we work with unites approximately three hundred software development companies. Their main goal is to promote and develop innovations and the use of new energy sources. They make extensive use of artificial intelligence technologies in their solutions, which has created the basis for potential collaboration," explained Alexander Lyulko.
As examples of technologies that could be interesting for implementation in our region, he named intelligent transportation systems, building automation systems (energy management, access control, video surveillance), solutions for people with disabilities (smart glasses with augmented reality elements, an all-terrain wheelchair, a robotic guide dog), and a number of other developments.
As part of the signed agreement, the Chinese side proposes opening a dedicated "Shenzhen Smart City Technology Demonstration Center" on the campus of NSU.
Chinese specialists have also expressed interest in the expertise and developments of Novosibirsk scientists. Therefore, in addition to implementing their products in our country, the possibility of implementing joint projects in the field of artificial intelligence technologies is being discussed.
"Signing the agreement is just the first step. A working group is currently being formed that will travel to China again, this time to negotiate specific projects that will be formalized as separate agreements. We are also negotiating expanded exchanges of experience and a dedicated Russian-Chinese forum on artificial intelligence technologies, which could possibly be held at NSU this year. We are also discussing sharing experiences with Shenzhen universities on creating a 'smart campus,'" concluded Alexander Lyulko.
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