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Robots

Robots are ushering in an age of casual war

The lack of a human presence might make people controlling unmanned vehicles trigger happy.
The lack of a human presence might make people controlling unmanned vehicles trigger happy.

Robots to mingle with seniors at care centres in Singapore as part of new research study

Madam Choo Poh Choo (left) and Madam Tan Choon Sin with Lovot the robot at the PCF Sparkle Care @ Kreta Ayer centre.
Madam Choo Poh Choo (left) and Madam Tan Choon Sin with Lovot the robot at the PCF Sparkle Care @ Kreta Ayer centre.

AI-driven robot helps seniors stay active, prevent falls at active ageing centres in Tampines

Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.
Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa (right), 66, using a wearable robot to exercise during a Zumba class at his active ageing centre in Tampines.

Uber Eats delivery robot stuck on track loses high-speed stand-off with train in Miami

The Uber Eats delivery robot had been stalled on the tracks for about 15 minutes when a train ran into it.
The Uber Eats delivery robot had been stalled on the tracks for about 15 minutes when a train ran into it.

Many use SkillsFuture like a ‘voucher shop’. It’s time that changes

SkillsFuture has given us an incentive to learn, but the drive to learn must come from within.
SkillsFuture has given us an incentive to learn, but the drive to learn must come from within.

When robots meet commercial reality

They look increasingly like us but humanoid robots still don't have much stamina.
They look increasingly like us but humanoid robots still don't have much stamina.

Brew coffee, create personalised perfume, play ball: AI steals the show at CES 2026

This photo taken on Jan 7 shows a Bosch 800 Series coffee machine displayed during the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This photo taken on Jan 7 shows a Bosch 800 Series coffee machine displayed during the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Letter From Kuala Lumpur

From TikTok to trophies: Malaysia’s science influencers, robotics contests nudge students towards STEM

Young Malaysian students compete in the International Robot Challenge 2025 in Beijing in August.
Young Malaysian students compete in the International Robot Challenge 2025 in Beijing in August.

CES 2026: Paper batteries, blackjack-playing robot among products showcased by Singapore firms

Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.
Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.

Uber shows off its robotaxi heading for San Francisco

Lucid, Nuro, and Uber unveil a robotaxi ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan 5.
Lucid, Nuro, and Uber unveil a robotaxi ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan 5.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.