About

Dr. Barak Or

Entrepreneur, researcher, and lecturer specializing in Artificial Intelligence, with a focus on Deep Learning and Machine Learning–based inertial sensing and navigation. Author of peer-reviewed publications and inventor on multiple granted patents.

Deep Learning Inertial Navigation Machine Learning AI Systems Engineering Applied AI Education

Dr. Or has extensive experience in advanced technical education and mentoring. He began his academic career as a Teaching Assistant at the Technion and later taught physics at the Hebrew Reali School.

Since 2020, he has delivered hands-on courses in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for engineers, researchers, and senior technical leaders across defense, aerospace, and industrial organizations.

Since 2024, Dr. Or serves as Academic Director of the AI and Deep Learning Development track at the Google–Reichman Tech School, where he designed and leads a comprehensive industry-oriented program for professional software developers.

Current Activity

  • Founder and Owner of MetaOr.ai, a private AI research lab focused on state-of-the-art deep learning research, applied projects, full AI implementations, and customized corporate training.
  • MetaOr.ai is the home of ArtificialGate.ai, an online AI learning platform used in professional and corporate training programs.

Previous Venture

  • Founder and CEO of ALMA Technologies (2021–2023), a deep-tech startup developing inertial sensor–based vehicle localization solutions using deep learning, without reliance on GPS.
  • Secured multi-year public funding, led industrial PoCs, and oversaw the submission and grant of five USPTO patents.

Education

  • Ph.D., Machine Learning-based Inertial Navigation, University of Haifa
  • M.Sc., Aerospace Engineering, Technion
  • B.Sc., Aerospace Engineering, Technion
  • B.A., Economics and Management (Cum Laude), Technion

Selected Awards & Grants

Israel Innovation Authority – R&D grant for learning-based navigation systems in GPS-denied environments
Ministry of Defense (MAFAT) – Grant for advanced navigation and sensing technologies
Gemunder Prize – Space defense–related technologies