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Singapore’s robotics industry is moving beyond its initial phase and entering a stage of “application maturity”. The increasingly developed ecosystem, together with advances in embodied AI technologies are opening opportunities for the local human-robot industry. Associate Prof Mohan Elara shares some insights on this.

Associate Professor Yow Wei Quin shares some insights into how positive attitudes towards ageing and active engagement in cognitive activities can help seniors remain healthier and more mentally alert.

Behaviours of inconsiderate commuters on public transport and interchanges are set to be regulated under new laws passed in Parliament. The latest legislation raises the question of whether we can ever shake off Singapore’s reputation of being a ‘fine’ city. LKYCIC’s Assistant Prof Samuel Chng shares his views in this podcast.

A commentary by SUTD Provost and Chief Academic & Innovation Officer, Professor Chee Yeow Meng, which argues that in an age transformed by AI, design is more essential than ever, and must be consciously taught so that society can build better, more empathetic and more inclusive systems.

A new move to communicate minor MRT delays to passengers at affected stations instead of broadcasting the delays on social media is not enough, said commuters. LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng shares some insights.

Singapore’s heartlands are seeing an influx of young entrepreneurs and chain outlets opening up, replacing decades-old incumbents. Some residents argue that they are adding vibrancy to our heartlands but others lament the loss of community and familiarity. Professor Khoo Peng Beng was quoted in the article.

SUTD President, Professor Phoon Kok Kwang, was appointed as one of five new members to join the Home Team Science and Technology Agency’s (HTX) Board.

SUTD President, Professor Phoon Kok Kwang, has been appointed to the Board of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences, becoming the first board member from Singapore.

Singapore redesigns roads in Silver Zones, using S-shaped layouts, narrower lanes and pedestrian-priority features, to slow traffic naturally and reduce accidents involving elderly pedestrians. LKYCIC’s Assistant Professor Samuel Chng was quoted in this article.

Chatbots and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools are fast becoming part of campus life, guiding and quizzing students through lessons. SUTD EPD student Anieyrudh R’s “GPTBernie” was one of the AI tutoring bots featured.