Young Emirati inventor Ali Al Loughani, a member of the UAE Children’s Parliament, continues to garner international recognition and awards. His impressive journey reflects an early brilliance in creativity and a remarkable ability to develop scientific and practical solutions to a variety of global challenges.
In his latest achievement, Ali Al Loughani, sponsored and supported by Digital Dubai, won the Best Innovation Award in the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence category for his project 'Doctor Robot' at the Best Young Inventors Competition in Dallas, USA. The competition, organized by the American Discover STEM Foundation, featured contestants from elementary and middle schools.
The winning project that Ali presented is called “My Dr Bot,” and its idea was inspired by the “A Doctor for Every Citizen” initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This project mainly aims to preserve patients’ lives, provide timely assistance, and monitor their conditions using this innovative technology, especially clinical cases that require immediate care.
This project also contributes to minimize pressure on hospitals, as seen during the pandemic when many facilities had to discharge patients to prevent virus transmission. This innovation enables doctors to monitor patients remotely through an application, making it easier to provide ongoing care. Importantly, it allows for remote treatment, enabling patients to receive care at home with their families. The robot can be controlled remotely via its dedicated application, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
The project aims to safeguard patients’ health by offering round the clock, medical consultation, enabling them to contact the doctor anytime, anyplace. It ensures quick response to emergencies and keep the keeps the doctor informed. By utilizing the Internet of Things system, the doctor can easily monitor patients’ condition. This innovation also reduces hospital stay cost by allowing the device to be used in patient’s home.
He also developed a website to monitor the patient's vital signs in terms of heart rate, oxygen level, and blood pressure. If the heart rate drops to less than 40, a message will be sent to the family and doctor. Likewise, if the blood oxygen level drops to less than 90, a notification will be sent to prompt intervention and communication with the doctor and the patient’s family. By leveraging Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence, this system will enable consultants to monitor a patient’s condition around the clock, communicating with him from anywhere. It will allow for tailored medication delivery based on the patient’s follow-up results. If a patient requires hospital intervention, the system will facilitate contact with the hospital to streamline the transportation process.
The Best Young Innovators Competition was originally launched in the United States to identify the top young innovators across the nation. The competition has since expanded globally, inviting a select group of international young innovators to participate directly as finalists, chosen by a distinguished jury. This prestigious competition has now reached the United Arab Emirates, aiming to foster a culture of innovation and creativity among the country's youth. This aligns with the wise leadership's vision to empower young talents, enabling them to take the lead in creativity and contribute to shaping the future of the UAE.
A few days ago, Ali Al Loughani received the Leadership Sash and Medal, along with Two Gold Medals, at the 6th International Exhibition of Inventions and Trade held in London. His participation was sponsored and supported by Digital Dubai, where he stood out among 285 inventors from various countries around the world. Despite being the youngest participant in the exhibition, Al Loughani succeeded in making his mark with this outstanding achievement.
At the exhibition, Ali Al Loughani showcased two of his groundbreaking inventions. The first, the 'Ship Accident Prevention Project,' leverages artificial intelligence technologies to enhance safety and protection in the maritime sector. The second invention, the 'Hydropower' project, focuses on generating hybrid energy by combining solar power with hydrogen fuel cells, incorporating Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to optimize its efficiency.
Ali Al Loughani has an impressive track record of distinguished inventions, having received numerous awards and honours for his contributions. Last year, in 2023, he earned recognition at the 34th session of the Technology, Innovation, and Invention Exhibition in Malaysia for his invention of a robot that assists senior citizens with their daily tasks using Internet of Things technologies. Competing against 700 inventors from 19 countries, Al Loughani secured second place in the Young Inventors’ category.
