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Learning by talking: Instead of fishing for answers, students explain concepts to bot

(From left) Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) alumnus Akshaya Rajesh, GenAI engineer, and Dr Sumbul Khan, senior lecturer in SUTD's Science, Mathematics, and Technology cluster, on Oct 28, 2025.
(From left) Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) alumnus Akshaya Rajesh, GenAI engineer, and Dr Sumbul Khan, senior lecturer in SUTD's Science, Mathematics, and Technology cluster, on Oct 28, 2025.

Nintendo Studios Singapore to be established in 2026 after Japanese gaming giant’s acquisition

Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, was established in 2013 as an overseas subsidiary focused on game development, including creation of in-game art assets.
Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, was established in 2013 as an overseas subsidiary focused on game development, including creation of in-game art assets.

New lab at NTU to advance AI-powered humanoid robots for industry use

(From left) Schaeffler (Singapore) regional CEO Asia-Pacific and managing director Maximilian Fiedler, NTU vice-president (industry) Lam Khin Yong and Schaeffler chief technology officer Uwe Wagner, at the launch of Schaeffler-NTU Corporate Lab: Intelligent Mechatronics Hub at the Wee Cho Yaw Plaza on Nov 27.
(From left) Schaeffler (Singapore) regional CEO Asia-Pacific and managing director Maximilian Fiedler, NTU vice-president (industry) Lam Khin Yong and Schaeffler chief technology officer Uwe Wagner, at the launch of Schaeffler-NTU Corporate Lab: Intelligent Mechatronics Hub at the Wee Cho Yaw Plaza on Nov 27.

Singapore orders Google, Apple to curb govt impersonation on messaging services

FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Google logo is placed on the Apple Macbook in this illustration created on April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed Google logo is placed on the Apple Macbook in this illustration created on April 12, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Brain implant smaller than grain of salt developed by Cornell, NTU researchers

The microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE) is a wireless neural implant measuring about 300 microns in length and 70 microns in width.
The microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE) is a wireless neural implant measuring about 300 microns in length and 70 microns in width.

New IMDA initiative to help 500 companies adopt autonomous robots in next three years

Robots on display at the Autonomous Mobile Robot x Digital Leaders initiative at IMDA’s Pixel and Innovation Hub on Nov 20.
Robots on display at the Autonomous Mobile Robot x Digital Leaders initiative at IMDA’s Pixel and Innovation Hub on Nov 20.

Gaming, fashion, beauty top Singapore’s online exports on PayPal

Game credits and in-game accessories like rare skins are most commonly sold, said local gaming companies.
Game credits and in-game accessories like rare skins are most commonly sold, said local gaming companies.

AI adoption for SMEs does not always need to be costly: Josephine Teo

(From left) Google DeepMind’s chief operating officer Lila Ibrahim and Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo at a plenary session moderated by Bloomberg Television’s anchor and editor-at-large Haslinda Amin on Nov 19.
(From left) Google DeepMind’s chief operating officer Lila Ibrahim and Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo at a plenary session moderated by Bloomberg Television’s anchor and editor-at-large Haslinda Amin on Nov 19.

Google DeepMind sets up AI lab in S’pore, seeks to boost model’s understanding of local tongues

 CMG20251119-ChungKS01/曾坤顺/张俊/Google DeepMind expands presence in Singapore with new AI research lab [Google Singapore, 70 Pasir Panjang Rd, #03-71 Mapletree Business City II, Singapore 117371].
 CMG20251119-ChungKS01/曾坤顺/张俊/Google DeepMind expands presence in Singapore with new AI research lab [Google Singapore, 70 Pasir Panjang Rd, #03-71 Mapletree Business City II, Singapore 117371].

Primary school duo head to global robotics competition with robot ‘buddy’ that monitors screen time

ST20251118-202545600901-Lim Yaohui-Sarah Koh-sarobot/
RoboBuddies team consisting of Chua Ming Feng Skylar, (right) 11, primary five student from Nanyang Primary School, and Elon Chan, 9, primary three student from New Town Primary School, giving a demonstration of their robot, during media preview at New Bahru on Nov 18, 2025.
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world's leading global robotics championships, will be hosting its 2025 International Finals in Singapore from 26-28 November 2025. As the birthplace of WRO, which first began in Singapore in 2004, the championship’s return marks a full-circle moment for the global robotics community. The WRO International Finals will bring together over 500 teams and 3,000 participants from around the world, supported by dedicated local volunteers and international judges.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20251118-202545600901-Lim Yaohui-Sarah Koh-sarobot/
RoboBuddies team consisting of Chua Ming Feng Skylar, (right) 11, primary five student from Nanyang Primary School, and Elon Chan, 9, primary three student from New Town Primary School, giving a demonstration of their robot, during media preview at New Bahru on Nov 18, 2025.
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world's leading global robotics championships, will be hosting its 2025 International Finals in Singapore from 26-28 November 2025. As the birthplace of WRO, which first began in Singapore in 2004, the championship’s return marks a full-circle moment for the global robotics community. The WRO International Finals will bring together over 500 teams and 3,000 participants from around the world, supported by dedicated local volunteers and international judges.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

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