The Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, welcomed a distinguished visit on Thursday (Jan. 18) from the Acting Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, Professor Nizam, accompanied by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT-REAP) team.
The visit aimed to acquaint the delegation with the UGM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center on the first floor of the department building and engage in presentations concerning the center’s facilities. The acting director general expressed admiration during the visit and conveyed his expectations for the AI Center’s advancement.
“We visited to delve into the journey of the UGM AI Center, which has been evolving for almost five years. The aspiration is to foster opportunities for interdisciplinary scientific collaboration, particularly in AI and big data analytics,” he articulated.
Dr. Igi Ardiyanto, Chair of the Undergraduate Program in Biomedical Engineering, provided an insightful overview of the UGM AI Center, unveiling the center’s slogan, “UGM AI Cubic.” A clever wordplay on UGM triple-AI, it signifies Artificial Intelligence for Academic-Industry Alliance Innovation.
He spotlighted various research products from the UGM AI Center, spanning biomedical and health, internet security, smart transportation systems, online sales, energy and renewable energy, telecommunications, social networks, and finance.
The UGM AI Center has notably collaborated with external entities to develop innovative solutions. One such project is the Road Monitoring System, a joint venture with the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) under the Ministry of Public Works and Housing.
“This pioneering system employs AI technology to identify damaged roads and potholes, pinpointing their locations for prompt repair,” said Dr. Ardiyanto.
Another groundbreaking creation is the Surveillance System, birthed from an internship program with Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan. This system can adeptly recognize specific individuals through CCTV cameras. The team tracked a person for five months in a laboratory designated for smart building research and development throughout the experiment.
“The collaboration with Toyohashi University of Technology is ongoing, as evidenced by the exchange of students with our department,” Dr. Ardiyanto added.
MIT REAP is a collaborative program between the Directorate General of Higher Education, PT Paragon Technology and Innovation, and Universitas Gadjah Mada. It hosts a series of workshops and events, including a visit to UGM and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.
Professor Hanung Adi Nugroho, Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, warmly received the MIT-REAP delegation before they explored the AI Center.
Following presentations on existing innovations, the activities continued at the faculty’s Honeywell Connected Laboratory, offering the MIT-REAP team an experience with the rooms and technological devices.
Author: UGM Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Editor: Gloria