The transformative role of artificial intelligence and robotics in medicine—from surgical robots and AI-powered diagnostic tools to robot-assisted rehabilitation systems—is at the forefront of the First International Conference on AI and Robotics (AIR 2025), taking place May 9–11, 2025, at Nazarbayev University (NU), DKnews.kz reports.
The event is organized by NU’s Center for Excellence in Medical Robotics & Research (CEMRR) in collaboration with The Soft Computing Research Society (India), and is part of the university’s 15th anniversary celebrations.
In his opening remarks, Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, emphasized that the country’s medical technology market is currently valued at $747.5 million, with artificial intelligence and robotics holding immense promise for the future of healthcare.
“The discussions at AIR 2025 align directly with our ministry’s focus areas—AI strategy, digital infrastructure, innovation platforms, cybersecurity, and talent development. We are committed to supporting research ecosystems like those fostered here at Nazarbayev University. The work being done by CEMRR and its global partners exemplifies what we mean by “applied innovation”, research that addresses national needs and global challenges simultaneously” Zhaslan Madiyev
At the heart of this innovation is CEMRR, where interdisciplinary teams of scientists and students are developing robotic methods for disability treatment, surgical automation, and AI-driven computational models in fields such as orthopedics and oncology. In just two years, the center has secured six major research grants and established partnerships with globally recognized institutions, including Columbia University, the University of Leeds, the Queensland University of Technology, and Shanghai University.
“We are investigating AI use in medicine by using computer vision in orthopedics and oncology. At CEMRR, we have created robotic rehabilitation systems and surgical robotic platforms, including a device for precision fracture repositioning in long bones. We are also developing and preparing to commercialize a gait rehabilitation robot for patients with mobility impairments” Associate Professor Prashant Jamwal, Scientific Director of CEMRR
The three-day conference features over 100 presentations showcasing cutting-edge research from 95 institutions across 18 countries. Keynote speakers include Prof. Bhaskar Choubey (University of Siegen, Germany), an expert in medical sensors and MedTech integration; Prof. Bharat Jasani (Cardiff University), a leading oncologist and digital pathology specialist, who will speak on AI in personalized medicine and translational diagnostics. Other distinguished speakers include Prof. Roland Goecke (UNSW Canberra), presenting on facial and emotion recognition technologies in health monitoring, and Prof. Shan Xie (University of Leeds), who will discuss recent advancements in wearable devices, telemedicine, and AI diagnostics.
The conference provides a global platform for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals to share ideas, explore collaborations, and exchange knowledge in the rapidly evolving fields of AI and robotics. Conference proceedings will be published with Springer and indexed in SCOPUS, DBLP, and INSPEC.
