A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of United International University (UIU) and Nodes Digital Ltd. for research and collaboration on September 12, 2023 at UIU campus.

Dr. M Rashedul Hoque, Director, Nodes Digital Ltd and Professor Salekul Islam, Director, CAIR signed the MoU on behalf of Nodes Digital Ltd and CAIR, UIU respectively. UIU Vice Chancellor (acting) Prof Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia presided over the ceremony.

Prof Dr M Rezwan Khan, executive director of IAR and former VC of UIU, Dr Md Zulfiqur Rahman, Registrar, UIU and Mr. Shovan Samaddar, Managing Director, Nodes Digital Ltd, Ms. Sanjana Rizvan, Senior Business Development Manager, Nodes Digital Ltd were present in the program.

This MoU will promote and facilitate collaborative research partnership opportunities between Nodes Digital Ltd and CAIR, UIU. CAIR, UIU which has already developed the best robots in Asia in University Rover Challenge (URC) is envisioned to develop and implement algorithms and systems for aerial, space, ground and underwater robots for research and industrial applications. Jointly, they will work together on applications of such systems in the field of agriculture and aquaculture.