Robotics
Singapore Prison Service to deploy autonomous robot to boost surveillance, incident response
The Singapore Prison Service has developed an autonomous robotic unit, named PROTECT, to strengthen surveillance and help officers respond to incidents, as part of a broader push to bring new technology into its institutions.
Singapore’s Hivebotics raises $6M led by Vertex to scale restroom-cleaning robots
Singapore-based autonomous robot builder Hivebotics has raised $6 million in a Series A round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, to move its restroom-cleaning robot from pilot deployments into volume production.
Botsync’s Rahul Nambiar on scaling autonomous mobile robots beyond pilots [Q&A]
Botsync CEO and Co-Founder Rahul Nambiar discusses what separates AMR pilots from production deployments, why multi-vendor orchestration matters, and how industrial automation companies can scale across markets.
Mech-Mind seeks up to HK$2.7 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese industrial robotics company Mech-Mind is seeking up to HK$2.7 billion in a Hong Kong IPO to fund R&D and international expansion.
BEYOND Expo GBA Innovation Tour 2026 offers exclusive access to GBA’s leading tech companies
By bringing global innovators directly into the offices, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and innovation centers of industry leaders, the tour highlighted the Greater Bay Area's position as a global hub for entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Vivekanand Patil of Epson Southeast Asia on the next phase of industrial robotics in Singapore [Q&A]
Vivekanand Patil of Epson Southeast Asia discusses how compact, modular robotics and AI-enabled systems can help Singapore manufacturers upgrade legacy lines, address workforce constraints, and support higher-value production.
GSMA MWC26 Shanghai open doors as AI, robotics, and drones lead packed agenda
MWC26 Shanghai, Asia’s largest and most influential connectivity event, officially opened on Wednesday at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), as the global mobile ecosystem convenes in China for a landmark 13th edition of keynotes, summits and live showcases.
Speakers Announcement | Following the footsteps of 120,000 robots: Pudu Robotics’ Felix Zhang to join BEYOND Expo 2026 opening ceremony
BEYOND Expo 2026 officially announces that Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, will attend and speak at the BEYOND Expo 2026 Opening Ceremony in Macao.
Why ASEAN’s most dangerous work should no longer be done by humans
The technologies needed to reduce exposure to hazardous work already exist. What is required now is broader adoption, supported by applied research, industry testbeds, and regulatory frameworks that recognize and reward genuine risk reduction.
Singtel Innov8 backs ROBOTERA $145M strategic round
Singapore-based Singtel Innov8 has backed Chinese robotics company ROBOTERA's RMB 1 billion ($145 million) strategic round.
