VERSES and Analog Announce Smart City Initiative in Abu Dhabi

Project will simulate taxi fleet management to optimize mobility and transportation

CEO Gabriel René and Analog CEO Alex Kipman to Host Webinar on Tuesday, October 1st at 1:00PM PT / 4:00PM ET

Vancouver, BC, – 18 September 2024 – VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE:VERS) (OTCQX:VRSSF) ("VERSES'' or the "Company”), a cognitive computing company specializing in next generation intelligent systems, announces the first in a series of joint smart city projects with Analog, an edge computing company focused on seamlessly connecting people, places and things using smart sensors and mixed reality devices, to simulate taxi fleet management in Abu Dhabi. Utilizing Genius™, the project objective is to understand how to optimize fleet operations while minimizing congestion and emissions.

“We are excited to kick off this first commercial project and partnership with Analog,” said Gabriel René, CEO of VERSES. “Genius is ideally suited for smart cities where there are many stakeholders, each with different systems, hardware and methods for capturing and processing real-time sensor data. We aim to empower Analog with the tools to transform data from various sources into a unified model upon which Genius agents continuously generate insights and recommendations in order to optimize activity, with the goal of producing significant cost savings and efficiency improvements for fleet operators.”

The project objectives include 1) increasing the number of taxis in operation during designated periods of high demand, ensuring the highest possible fleet activity, 2) determining the optimal allocation of tasks for each taxi and driver, balancing operational demands with available resources and 3) automatically scheduling and conducting maintenance activities, ensuring that each taxi receives timely maintenance, and the arrangement aligns with facility capacities and capabilities.

By combining real-time disparate data sources into a probabilistic world model with factors such as local events, weather, fleet details, personnel preferences, legal requirements, maintenance schedules, and inventory Analog will be able to better monitor and respond to the dynamics of the overall city ecosystem, with a positive impact on several dimensions, including improved traffic and reduced air pollution.

“Our vision of AI-powered edge computing is well aligned with VERSES' vision of a smarter world and we are eager to leverage Genius to not only provide business value but also to amplify human skills and simplify everyday life,” said Alex Kipman, Analog Founder and CEO. “This smart city project is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s commitment to advancing technology for the benefit of society. We expect a string of smart city projects that will address challenges in mobility, healthcare, energy, and more, paving the way for a more connected and sustainable future.”

This pilot project is the first in a series of commercial projects that VERSES and Analog, both G42-funded companies, expect to develop together in Abu Dhabi with expected generated revenue for VERSES of approximately US$3,000,000.

Leveraging VERSES' Genius platform, future initiatives in Abu Dhabi intend to focus on projects in key sectors such as smart mobility, healthcare, and energy, in collaboration with UAE industry stakeholders.

Both CEO Gabriel René and Analog CEO Alex Kipman will host a webinar to discuss their Company's partnership and this smart city initiative on Tuesday, October 1st at 1:00PM PT (4:00PM ET). Interested parties can use the link below to register beginning today until the event.

Webinar Registration link: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/331/m4yk8c29

About VERSES

VERSES is a cognitive computing company building next-generation intelligent software systems modeled after the wisdom and genius of Nature. Designed around first principles found in science, physics and biology, our flagship product, Genius™, is a toolkit for developers to generate intelligent software agents that enhance existing applications with the ability to reason, plan, and learn. Imagine a Smarter World that elevates human potential through technology inspired by Nature. Learn more at verses.ai, LinkedIn and X.

About Analog

Analog is an AI company focused on edge computing solutions that seamlessly connect people, places and things using smart sensors and mixed reality devices. Across all sectors, Analog's approach to AI ensures that technological advancements are not just about efficiency and convenience, but about enriching human experiences and fostering a more connected and mixed world. Embodying a philosophy of deep customer empathy, Analog’s journey from concept to reality is marked by human-focused innovation, design, and solutions that resonate on a human level. Learn more at Analog.io.

On behalf of the Company 

Gabriel René, Founder & CEO, VERSES AI Inc.

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Investor Relations Inquiries 

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