emirates7 - The Augmented Humans (AHs) International Conference 2025, taking place from March 16-20 and hosted by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), offers participants the chance to explore the latest advancements in physical, cognitive, and perceptual human augmentations through digital technologies.
In collaboration with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the conference brings together over 100 global researchers, technologists, and industry pioneers to discuss groundbreaking developments in human augmentation technologies.
This marks the first time the five-day event is being held in the Middle East, highlighting the significance of MBZUAI’s Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Department, which was launched last year, and its role in attracting leading research scholars to the region to support the UAE’s innovation goals.
A total of 30 papers have been selected for presentation out of a record 77 submissions. The event also features 20 posters, two workshops, and seven live demonstrations, showcasing innovations in brain-machine interfaces, wearable computing, exoskeletons, and augmented reality, with applications spanning healthcare, sports, security, and more.
The plural form of "humans" reflects the shift towards technologies that enhance human capabilities not just at an individual level but at a societal scale, impacting performance, health, and overall quality of life.
Professor Elizabeth Churchill, Chair of the Human-Computer Interaction Department at MBZUAI and a keynote speaker at AHs 2025, explained, "The idea of augmenting human abilities has a long history. We have long designed tools to expand our capabilities, but now, in the AI era, it's not just about simple tools—it’s about intelligent, adaptive systems that amplify what we can do, both in our bodies and in our environments."
The conference welcomes experts from institutions like The University of Sydney, MIT Media Lab, The University of Tokyo, and DFKI German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. They will explore advancements in bionic systems, brain-machine interfaces, digital health, and tele-manipulation, while also addressing the ethical, security, and privacy concerns surrounding augmented human technologies. Sessions will focus on how AI-driven augmentation is transforming fields such as medicine, sports, rehabilitation, and human interaction with digital systems.
Dr. Yomna Abdelrahman, General Co-Chair of AHs 2025 and Postdoctoral Researcher at Bundeswehr University Munich, highlighted the significance of the event, saying, "With the record number of paper submissions, this edition sets a new standard for innovation and research in human augmentation. From brain-machine interfaces to AI-driven rehabilitation, the topics covered by leading experts reflect the growing societal impact of these technologies."
In collaboration with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the conference brings together over 100 global researchers, technologists, and industry pioneers to discuss groundbreaking developments in human augmentation technologies.
This marks the first time the five-day event is being held in the Middle East, highlighting the significance of MBZUAI’s Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Department, which was launched last year, and its role in attracting leading research scholars to the region to support the UAE’s innovation goals.
A total of 30 papers have been selected for presentation out of a record 77 submissions. The event also features 20 posters, two workshops, and seven live demonstrations, showcasing innovations in brain-machine interfaces, wearable computing, exoskeletons, and augmented reality, with applications spanning healthcare, sports, security, and more.
The plural form of "humans" reflects the shift towards technologies that enhance human capabilities not just at an individual level but at a societal scale, impacting performance, health, and overall quality of life.
Professor Elizabeth Churchill, Chair of the Human-Computer Interaction Department at MBZUAI and a keynote speaker at AHs 2025, explained, "The idea of augmenting human abilities has a long history. We have long designed tools to expand our capabilities, but now, in the AI era, it's not just about simple tools—it’s about intelligent, adaptive systems that amplify what we can do, both in our bodies and in our environments."
The conference welcomes experts from institutions like The University of Sydney, MIT Media Lab, The University of Tokyo, and DFKI German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. They will explore advancements in bionic systems, brain-machine interfaces, digital health, and tele-manipulation, while also addressing the ethical, security, and privacy concerns surrounding augmented human technologies. Sessions will focus on how AI-driven augmentation is transforming fields such as medicine, sports, rehabilitation, and human interaction with digital systems.
Dr. Yomna Abdelrahman, General Co-Chair of AHs 2025 and Postdoctoral Researcher at Bundeswehr University Munich, highlighted the significance of the event, saying, "With the record number of paper submissions, this edition sets a new standard for innovation and research in human augmentation. From brain-machine interfaces to AI-driven rehabilitation, the topics covered by leading experts reflect the growing societal impact of these technologies."