Alfaisal University is proud to announce that a team of Software Engineering students successfully qualified for the final round of SDAIA’s Smart U competition, a segment of the global Imagine Cup project. The team—comprising Siwar Raslan, Rahaf Alqahtani, and Leen Yarkhan—submitted their Software Engineering capstone project for the competition which built on their internships at MIT in the Summer of 2024 in collaboration with KFSHRC’s Autism Research Center, titled “Autism Diagnosis Screening System Using Jibo, a Social Robot.” The project aims to equip therapists and caregivers with meaningful, actionable insights using interactive mini-games that assess specific developmental traits such as joint attention, turn-taking, and language development.
In a congratulatory message, President, Dr. Muhammad Alhayaza expressed immense pride in the students and their faculty mentor, Dr. Areej Al-Wabil- Director of the AI Center at Alfaisal University. He stated:
“This success not only highlights the incredible potential of our students but also the strength of the guidance and mentorship they receive from exceptional faculty like yourselves. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in fostering a culture of innovation and excellence at Alfaisal University. Your efforts continue to shine on both national and global stages, and we are all very proud”
The university celebrates this milestone as a reflection of its commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful research. Their journey exemplifies the innovative spirit and dedication that defines the Alfaisal community.
