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Nanoveu to expand drone capabilities with strategic Spinoff acquisition
Australian tech company Nanoveu has acquired SUTD start-up, Spinoff Robotics, which specialises in advanced semiconductor, visualisation and materials sciences.
Why ASEAN's most dangerous work should no longer be done by humans
In this opinion piece, Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara shares why ASEAN’s most dangerous work should no longer be done by humans, and provides examples of robots that can enter into the hazardous environment first to collect data and send real-time information back to the human operator outside.
Singapore plans to build a second metal recovery facility to alleviate the pressure on the Pulau Semakau landfill
Senior lecturer Dr Teo Tee Hui shares some insights on what this second metal recovery facility should be capable of handling and that it should be designed with room for technological expansion
Steam Eye Masks Are Not Suitable for Everyone; Low-Temperature Burns Should Not Be Taken Lightly
In this discussion about the safety of steamed eye masks, Senior Lecturer Dr Teo Tee Hui shares some insights on how these eye masks work and how counterfeit products that are poorly manufactured can cause harm.
The EV safety questions we should be asking
SUTD Professor Lim Seh Chun’s op-ed on key EV safety questions, highlighting the need for stronger driver awareness and regulatory oversight as electric vehicles become more prevalent on Singapore’s roads.
'Iguana' robot to help with dangerous sewer inspection
To reduce risks to workers during sewer inspections, SUTD developed Iguana, a compact inspection robot created by a team led by Professor Mohan Rajesh Elara.
Smart glasses launch sparks privacy concerns; IMDA says it will closely monitor risks
Meta’s smart glasses were launched locally last week, prompting concerns over video recording and data collection. SUTD Senior Lecturer Teo Tee Hui said the devices offer practical benefits, including for the visually impaired, but cautioned that their ease of discreet recording and cloud-based data handling could expose users to risks of unauthorised access and privacy breaches.
Electric hotplates banned locally — is your stove safe?
Electric fire stoves that use extremely high voltages to generate plasma flames are prohibited from being sold locally as they do not qualify for safety mark registration. SUTD Senior Lecturer Teo Tee Hui shared that such stoves produce flames through high‑voltage electric discharges rather than gas combustion, reaching temperatures far hotter than conventional gas stoves, and therefore pose additional safety challenges.
After false starts and a muted launch, can beverage container return scheme improve recycling in S’pore?
SUTD Senior Lecturer Lee Chee Huei, who was part of a citizen-led group that proposed the return scheme in 2019, said shoppers may need to check receipts for incorrect charges, noting that a transition period with mixed stock is unavoidable but should minimise inconvenience for all.
#TalkBack: What causes power banks to catch fire?
CNA938 Rewind – In this radio broadcast, Senior Lecturer Dr Teo Tee Hui shares some insights on the safety features of power banks after a video of a power bank catching fire on an MRT train went viral.