Riyadh, August 03, 2024, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has embarked on various research projects focused on augmented reality technologies, gaming, and e-sports. These projects involve studying and analysing player behaviour and performance and developing their skills in e-sports through artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. The aim is to identify patterns, trends, and areas of weakness in performance to improve them.
The Augmented Reality and e-Games Technologies Institute at KACST provides a conducive environment for researchers to develop e-games within the future economies sector, a national priority for research and innovation initiated by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI).
The institute aspires to become a leading research, development, and innovation center in electronic games and augmented reality technologies. These projects involve establishing cutting-edge laboratories, conducting scientific research to develop products and services in this field, and attracting and empowering talented individuals and innovators to participate in its research initiatives and projects.