SUTD Eco-City Research and Innovation Centre’s First Seed Project Enters Testing Phase

Bin Hai, 新科大生态城科创中心首个种子项目进入测试阶段

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The Falcon robot, capable of performing inspections and pest control within building ceilings without manual climbing, has entered testing in the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. Developed as the first seed project incubated by the Singapore University of Technology and Design Eco-City Research and Innovation Centre (SERIC), Falcon can detect pipe leaks, cable ageing and structural corrosion, while also eliminating pests such as mosquitoes, cockroaches, termites and snails. Equipped with high-definition cameras, RF communication modules and a motorised mobility system, Research Associate Povendhan Arthanari Palayam Palanisamy noted that the robot’s trials validated its ability to navigate obstacles and capture every corner clearly. The project is expected to enhance urban management efficiency, improve city safety and accelerate the adoption of automation across the Eco-City.