Tag: Robotics

MPA to set up Living Lab to drive Maritime innovation

Singapore: In collaboration with the Singapore Maritime Institute, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will establish three centres of excellence over the next five years.

India’s HDFC Bank makes AI play; launches humanoids in branches

India: HDFC Bank, the country’s second-largest private one, will be using robots at its branches, to assist customers.

Major Defense companies partner Techstars to launch a Defense & Security accelerator in Australia

Australia: Techstars has kicked off its Asia Pacific expansion, choosing Adelaide to launch its first startup accelerator in the region. US -headquartered startup accelerator Techstars has expanded into the Asia-Pacific region, with Adelaide chosen as its first launch location.

Changi Airport, EDB launch S$50m ‘Living Lab’ to develop tech for airport operations

Singapore: Changi Airport is testing sensors at its taxi stands to track the number of people in the queue and determine the estimated waiting time.

Lignar Labs partners TNB Ventures to grow startups that could Better our Environment

Singapore: Lignar Labs joins forces with TNB Ventures (TNB) to support startups in the areas specific to environment protection, pollution control and energy efficiency.

Lowe’s opens innovation lab in Bengaluru

India: The $56-billion home improvement company Lowe’s has opened Lowe’s Innovation Labs (LIL) in Bengaluru, its third one globally.