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Gemini can make sense of the world around you, but don’t let it observe your children just yet
A research study led by Assistant Prof Kenny Choo found that AI can identify subtle behaviours in parent-child interactions with impressive accuracy, but human judgement remains essential for interpreting what the behaviours mean.
Small States Likewise Possess Autonomy and Agency
In this opinion piece, Professor Chan Heng Chee shared that the rules-based international order is weakening amid intensifying US–China rivalry, the rise of middle powers and growing nationalism, and stressed that Singapore must continue exercising strategic agency by strengthening multilateralism, diversifying partnerships and forging new avenues for trade and investment.
Robots significantly improve safety and efficiency in environmental monitoring and maintenance
With climate change and increasingly recurrent extreme weather events, sewers and drainage infrastructure requires more frequent inspection and maintenance. Iguana, a robot designed and developed by Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara and his research team can help with such inspections, increasing work efficiency and worker safety.
Former Nanyang University Library and Administration building, home to the Chinese Heritage Centre, to close for renovations
The former Nanyang University Library and Administration building has closed for renovations. Architectural historian Associate Professor Yeo Kang Shua shares some insights and opinions on the planned refurbishment.
Upcoming Woodlands Gateway to have major transport hub with retail, park and office spaces
The upcoming Woodlands Gateway is slated to be a major mixed-use transport hub with retail, park and office spaces. LKYCIC’s Dr Harvey Neo and ASD’s Professor Khoo Peng Beng share their views on the mega-project.
The free ride on an autonomous shuttle is not the point. Building trust is
Dr Samuel Chng points out that the autonomous vehicle trials are meant to build public’s trust in a technology that could become an increasingly familiar part of everyday life.
New Tech Enables Communication for Nonverbal Patients
This research by Assistant Prof Kenny Choo explores the use of an AI-driven prototype named ACPAgent to act as an autonomous advance care planning proxy for individuals nearing the end of their lives.
Malay/Muslim parents hold diverse aspirations for children, with university not the only goal: Study
A new study on parental motivations in education by MENDAKI found that success in the Malay/Muslim community is not confined to a single academic pathway. SUTD alumnus Qistina Sahril was featured in the article.
Science has cracked the concept of a better password – your breath
Researchers at SUTD developed BlowLive, a system that identifies users by how they breathe into their phone with 99.56% accuracy. This biometric system was developed by iTrust research team, Dr Eyasu Getahun Chekole, Howard Halim, Dr Daniël Reijsbergen, and Prof Jianying Zhou.
Hearing Grandma's Voice
Professor Yow Wei Quin shares that language is more than a means of communication. It preserves memories, emotions and personal identity, serving as a powerful connection to loved ones and cultural heritage, rather than competing with other languages.
