When people think of tech and IT service leading nations, which nations come to mind? So I’m guessing the United States, China, Germany, India, or Israel. But what about United Arab Eremites, and the city of Dubai? Dubai start-up invests in AI (artificial intelligence) to save lives.
The company is called Derq.? They also got $1.5 million in funding from tech investors Techstarts Mobility in Detroit. Part of Derq’s goal is to reduce accidents. They even want to help cars talk to each other. Furthermore, they invest in vehicle to vehicle communication. It sounds like an old TV show, but it’s very real. They hope this predicts car crashes before they happen, then notify nearby drivers to avoid the potential accident.
This Dubai start-up is years in the making. It started in 2011 at MIT, just miles from our Boston computer service shop. In fact, Derq CEO Georges Aoude graduate from MIT with a Ph.D in aerospace engineering.? Derq and Dubai leaders signed a deal to test and demonstrate connected vehicle technology. They want to show off and lead the path to safety. They believe Dubai is at the forefront of technology as well as car improvements. That could be right.
But I love the fact Derq, this Dubai start-up, is starting an office in downtown Detroit. It’s because they want to build relationships and pedal this AI technology to car makers. Keep in mind Detroit had been in the economic ditch for many years. The city that used to lead the nation in jobs and economic prosperity now leads the nation in crime, poverty, and people leaving their city. I hope Derq can employ Americans and help get Detroit back on it’s feet again. To me, that would be a feat even better than AI tech or improving car communication. What do you think of this Dubai start-up?