Emerging AI and robotics technologies
Muhammad Ali Abbas
Founder & CEO
Karachi
Summary
Electronics Engineer and robotics entrepreneur with expertise in AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. Founder and CEO of Haprow, leading the development of advanced robotics solutions across education, healthcare, and enterprise sectors. Recognized nationally for innovation and selected among the Top 5 startups in the Google Cloud Startup Competition. Proven leader in technology strategy, product development, and cross-functional team management, driving innovation and impactful AI adoption.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Haprow
12.2022 - Current
Built a robotics startup from the ground up focused on AI-powered solutions for education, healthcare, retail, and service industries. Leading product development, partnerships, and commercialization of AI and robotics technologies.
Key Achievements:
- Created TimTim Robot, an AI companion robot deployed in learning and development environments
- Developed AI Tutor systems for personalized learning in classrooms
- Designed robots for retail, healthcare, and banking to automate services and improve engagement
- Piloted robotics solutions across schools, clinics, retail outlets, and banks to validate product–market fit
- Built strategic partnerships and led a multidisciplinary robotics and AI team using lean development and real-world feedback
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Electronic Engineering
NED University of Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -
Pre-Engineering - undefined
Bahria College Karsaz
09-2017
Skills
Robotics Systems Engineering
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Applications
Project Management & Cross-functional Team Leadership
Strategic Technology Planning
Startup Leadership
Technology Research & Innovation
Business Development & Partnerships
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Youth Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to robotics and technology
- Featured on Shark Tank Pakistan, presenting Haprow and TimTim to national investors
- Top 5 finalist in the Google Cloud Startup Competition, awarded $25,000 in cloud credits
- Highlighted internationally in Economy Middle East magzine during Expand North Star 2025 Dubai
- Participant in the 12th Cohort of National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, supporting startup growth and innovation
- Recognized nationally for innovation in robotics by President of Pakistan
- Successfully deployed AI and robotics solutions in schools, clinics, retail outlets, and banks, validating product–market fit
Certification
[LUMS] Venture Advancement Programme
Interests
Travel, photography, and tech exploration
Startup mentoring and entrepreneurship
Timeline
[LUMS] Venture Advancement Programme
07-2023
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Haprow
12.2022 - Current
[The State University of New York] Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployement
10-2022
[Google] Foundation of Project Management
09-2022
[Duke University] Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments
12-2020
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Electronic Engineering
NED University of Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -
Pre-Engineering - undefined
Bahria College Karsaz
Honors-Awards
Youth Excellence Award 2025
1st Position National Idea Bank (Health Sector)