PRESSR: AFI Robotics is driving the future of industrial innovation by empowering Saudi youth and activating academic partnerships.
In Saudi Arabia, at a time when technological innovations have become a key driver of economic development, AFI Robotics stands out as a pioneering national model in empowering Saudi youth by integrating them into the heart of industrial transformation and advanced technology development.
Based in Khobar, AFI Robotics delivers advanced robotics technologies targeting industrial environments. However, its impact extends beyond technology to its core mission: preparing a young Saudi generation to lead the future of industrial innovation.
Since its launch in 2020, the company's vision has been founded on the belief that local solutions can address the most complex operational challenges. In line with this vision, the company has worked to nurture young engineers, researchers, and programmers, preparing them to become the next pioneers in the fields of artificial intelligence and applied engineering.
“Young people are the driving force behind any sustainable innovation ecosystem,” said Rabih Ghosseini, founder and CEO of AFI Robotics. “Innovation is not just about developing technologies that serve the industry, but rather about building a stimulating environment that embraces promising minds and provides them with the tools and space to transform those technologies into real-life solutions that drive the future and make a difference.”
Through structured training programs and field supervision opportunities, the company engages young talent from the earliest stages of product development, from mechanical design and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies to testing in actual operational environments.
The company's strategic partnership with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in 2022 marked a significant turning point in its journey. Working within the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics (IRC-IMR), the AFI Robotics research team collaborates with university students and researchers to develop advanced robotic systems that serve the local energy sector. This partnership resulted in the company being awarded the university's "Vision to Leadership" award, in recognition of its role in transforming academic research into viable industrial innovations.
Amid the growing demand for local talent in the fields of robotics, machine learning, and industrial engineering, the company continues to expand its efforts in early recruitment, knowledge transfer, and career guidance. This approach not only helps bridge the gap between theoretical study and practical application, but also creates a generation of professionals with the confidence and experience to tackle field challenges.
Commenting on the company's role in this field, Ghassini said, "We are not waiting for the future, but rather building it in partnership with the generation that will lead it."
As the Kingdom moves forward with its vision of local empowerment and industrial innovation, AFI Robotics affirms its commitment to being at the forefront of this movement, an active partner in preparing the national talent that will lead the industrial sector to new horizons.
About AFI Robotics
AFI Robotics is a Saudi company specializing in the development of advanced robotic solutions for inspection and cleaning in industrial environments. Founded in 2020 in Khobar, it serves the oil, gas, and energy sectors, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. A member of SPRINT Robotics, it entered into a strategic partnership with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in 2022 and received the Vision to Lead Award in recognition of its contributions to industrial robotics research.
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