This educational initiative features an interactive adventure taking audiences of all ages on a journey from smart machines in the past to the modern hi-tech world of robotics, AI and machine learning.
State-of-the-art robots, hands-on activities, short films, and engaging live shows enable learning through experience and play, sparking a passion for science and the pursuit of careers in STEM.
Visitors will see some of the world’s most famous robots coming together in one place and some will be acting in a highly engaging live show for the first time trying to discuss and outline some of the key concerns related to robotics and AI.
Launched in partnership with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS), the festival in Kuwait received record-breaking responses.
This initiative is now available to feature in events and relevant venues to help youth around the world develop the skill sets and talents adapted for the 21st century and future job markets.
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Arabic Spherical astrolabe Signed by Musa 1480-81 Oxford, Museum of the History of Science, inv. 49687 Astrolabes show the heavenly vault on a flat surface. This is the only complete example of a spherical astrolabe to have come down to us. The rete records the positions of 19 fixed stars 
(Left) A manuscript shows Al-Jazari’s reciprocating pump. This was the first time an illustration of a crank appeared in a manuscript* – (Right) 3D animated image of reciprocating pump 
Elephant Clock manuscript by Al-Jazari from The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices (Left) A reproduction of the elephant clock in the Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai (Right) 
Scale models of Al-Jazari’s 13th-century Elephant Clock 
Sir Ben Kingsley as Al-Jazari in the short film "1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets" Copyrighted and not for reproduction. 
The tools and technique of making paper leaf depicted in a volume illustrating crafts and trades, Kashmir 
4.1 Goblet with Incised Designs, 8th–9th century, probably Iraq or Syria (Abbasid or Ummayd periods) "... Some objects bear inscriptions, such as the kufic calligraphy on this goblet that reads, "Drink! Blessings from God to the owner of the goblet". Formulas including good wishes were commonly found on eating and drinking vessels in both pottery and glass."(Source)4.2 Glass Bowl in Millefiori Technique, late 10th–early 11th century, Probably Iraq ((Abbasid period?) (Source) 
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This educational initiative features three of the most prominent and creative scientists of the golden age of Muslim civilisation; The Banu Musa brothers, who lived in 9th-century Baghdad and worked in the fields of mathematics, astronomy and mechanics. It brings to life one of their most famous books The Book of Ingenious Devices ‘Kitab Al-Hiyal: literally The Book of Tricks’, through showcasing some of the most amazing trick devices and machines and how they work.
©1001inventions.com Arabic Version:
تحميل كتاب بنو موسى وعلم الحيل
The initiative aims to encourage creativity and innovation in young people and inspire them through exhibits, a live science show, science demonstrations, hands-on workshops and educational resources.
The Arabic term Ilm al-Hiyal or Science of Tricks is the old name broadly used for the science of mechanics. The golden age of Muslim civilisation saw this science grow and expand through the work of scientists like Banu Musa, Al-Muradi, Al-Jazari, Al-Isfizari, Taqi Al-Din and many more.