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Three Indian teams have been selected as their solutions to solve logistical challenges using Metaverse in the finals of a mega tech project organized by Dubai-based global logistics company DP World.
The Big Tech Project challenge brings together creatives and innovators from Indian and UAE universities to leverage technology to solve trade and logistics challenges.
The final was held at the DP World offices in Dubai on 28 November, with four finalists selected to pitch in front of a jury. Of these, three were from the Indian Institute.
Students from the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Bangalore, India, developed a solution that uses the Metaverse to give students real-time insight into the day-to-day lives of different professions and help them make informed decisions.
Another team at IIIT Bangalore is working on building a virtual reality (VR) experience for customers and wholesalers visiting Dragon Mart Dubai.
A third team comprised of students from IIT Kharagpur built a digital twin solution to address port congestion, unpredictable demand and unreliable operations.
The winning prize went to a team from the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi, UAE, who demonstrated a 3D vision-guided equipment maintenance and inspection system for port terminal equipment.
However, students from all finalist teams will receive paid partnerships at DP World.
Each team also has a mentor from DP World.
Among the winning teams, Dhanalaxmi, who is doing a master’s degree in machine learning, and Abbas Bamidele Abdulsalam, who is doing a master’s degree in computer vision, described the solution as two ideas rolled into one – using 3D immersion through virtual, mixed and augmented reality Real-world technology that improves supply chain experience.
Dhanalaxmi said: “It may not be the greatest idea, but we want people to know that technology can help companies work smarter. question.”
She added, “We could not have done this without our mentor, Mostafa El-Sayed from DP World.”
The first idea was to use Oculus for virtual training simulations, allowing new employees to gain on-the-ground experience and training without physically visiting the terminal. In addition, the team developed a second virtual solution using Google Glass that improves port and terminal efficiency and maintenance by providing easily accessible illustrations of work being done in real operations.
Together, these solutions will reduce the risk of on-site accidents by facilitating virtual onboarding and increase efficiency by streamlining training.
Pradeep DesaiDP World’s chief technology officer told YS Gulf“The idea is not only to recruit and hire the best talent, but also to consider new and innovative ideas.”
In India, DP World has been operating a container terminal since 1997 and is involved in the construction of the first public-private partnership (PPP) project at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) in the form of Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) It played an important role. Since then, DP World has expanded its container port terminal portfolio, adding Chennai Container Terminal (CCT) in 2001 and Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) in 2003.
DP World also developed the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) with the support of the Cochin Port Trust in 2011 and another terminal, the Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal (NSIGT) at JNP in 2013.
The company is building three free trade zones in Mumbai (Nhava Sheva), Chennai and Cochin, which will provide multiple services to India’s EXIM (import and export) clients and international multinationals seeking to use India as a trading hub.
Pradeep added: “The Metaverse is obviously very new and we cannot predict exactly how it will be utilized in our industry in the future, but the ideas presented by these inspiring students have the potential to change the face of global trade.”
DP World recently established three new technology centers in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Gurgaon and continues to expand its technology centers globally. The logistics giant also aims to simplify its operating systems that drive warehousing, inland container yards, container freight stations, rail or marine terminals, providing a seamless experience across the supply chain for shippers and end customers.