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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.
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.
Understanding the big picture: Instead of fighting for market share in a crowded space, local drone firms are competing through innovation
This feature on the drone industry in Singapore, included insights from Associate Prof Foong Shaohui. The article also mentioned SUTD start-up Spinoff Robotics and a quote from its co-founder and SUTD alumnus Dr Tan Chee How.
Budget focusing on AI: Views from educators
In a reflection on PM Lawrence Wong’s recent Budget Statement that focuses on AI, educators like Associate Prof Mohan Rajesh Elara was interviewed for his views. The article also highlighted some Design AI projects by SUTD student R. Anieyrudh and his teammates. This opinion piece was by SUTD PhD student, Ravi Singaram.
Robots Attract Youth
SUTD organises fifth round of RoboRoarZ that attracted more than 380 student participants from various countries in Asia. Started by Associate Professor Mohan Elara, participants make use of reconfigurable robot Smorphi to complete tasks in various categories including a newly introduced AI challenge.
Catch firefighting and boxing robots in action at Science Centre’s robotics festival in April
SUTD’s Dragonfly, an autonomous robot that can attract and trap mosquitoes will be one of the robots featured at Science Centre Singapore’s RoboFest 2026 in April
AI Got Me: AI & Education
The first episode of Channel 8’s a 4-part series “AI Got Me” focusses on AI & Education. Professor Yow Wei Quin, Associate Professor Foong Shaohui and various SUTD students are featured in the episode.
From Smorphi to Ai-powered apps – SUTD’s Robotics & Design AI Programmes
CNA938 Rewind – In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro spotlights SUTD’s focus on robotics and Design AI. SUTD Chief Strategy and Design AI Officer Mr Poon King Wang and R Anieyrudh (Year 2 EPD student) talk about how lesson principles are applied to robotics such as Smorphi the shape-shifting robot and how students are trained in rapid prototyping with Design AI. SUTD is also sponsoring a new CNA-produced 4-part series called Tech Wars, starting on 21 February.