NUS students compete to design robotic aids for the elderly and the disabled using limited resources
Each team was required to submit a robot built from the
materials provided. Additional materials required had to be either 3D-printed
or sourced from recycled materials.
Concerted public and private sector efforts aim to drive growth of robotics and automation industry in Thailand
Efforts focus on human resources development, knowledge
enhancement, information sharing and industrial support networks in tandem with
tax and non-tax incentives provided through Thailand Board of Investment.
Singapore uses robot swans to monitor water quality in reservoirs
On Jan 15, Channel NewsAsia reported that the Singapore national water agency PUB to use 5 robotic swans to monitor raw water quality in various reservoirs on the island.
A series of initiatives from the United Nations to enhance use of big data for driving sustainable development
The initiatives include a data literacy platform, a proposal
for a 12-point plan on privacy and governance issues, a mapping software for
monitoring progress on the SDGs and endorsement of a Federated system of open
SDG Data Hubs.
S$30 million allocated for technology to improve water treatment processes and operations in Singapore
The first RFP is about enhancing energy efficiency of water and used water treatment processes, the second one is about enhancing water efficiency in industries, while the third one seeks smart technologies to minimise manpower requirements.
Australian Federal Police seeking technology to enable efficient submission of audio-visual content by public
The AFP preferably seeks to implement a commercial
off-the-shelf option which would enable the public to upload digital content in
support of verbal information provided to the National Security Hotline.
Only 25 countries well-positioned to benefit from Industry 4.0 according to new World Economic Forum report
Singapore is among the 25 Leading countries. It ranked 11th
for the Structure of Production, and 2nd for Drivers of Production.
Plans announced to set up US$2.1 billion technology park dedicated to artificial intelligence in Beijing
According to Xinhua, the developer will seek partnership
with Chinese and overseas universities, research institutes and large companies
to establish various research centres in the park.
NTU Singapore and Volvo sign cooperation agreement for development of autonomous electric buses
The aim is for the autonomous buses to charge their batteries, drive through the depots to the vehicle wash and park – entirely autonomously.
Indian Government introduces Virtual ID to enhance data privacy in the use of national biometric ID
This step has been taken in response to heightened privacy and
security concerns over the use of the ID for KYC/ authentication for accessing
services from a wide range of public/ private entities.
Australian financial markets regulator licenses first crowd-sourced funding intermediaries
CSF offers are subject to fewer regulatory requirements than
other forms of public fundraising, reducing burden on SMEs and startups looking
to raise funds.
SUTD Academy launched offering 20 new CET courses in cybersecurity, data analytics, urban solutions and tech-enabled services
The Academy aims to develop up to 60 courses in the next
five years. The courses will be taught by SUTD faculty, staff and adjunct
faculty/fellows (including industry leaders in relevant fields of expertise). Company participants, as well as other working adults can enrol in the programmes
NTU Singapore President launches broad Smart Campus initiative with new multi-purpose Smart Pass
Future smart initiatives include mobile payments, greater adoption of robotics, and research into smart infrastructure solutions to improve energy efficiency.
Chengdu High-Tech Industrial Development Zone commits investment of around €300M to deploy IoT solution for care of the elderly
The plan is to deploy the solution in China’s 20 biggest cities, following a one-year, 1500-person trial, beginning in 2018 in the city of Chengdu.
SkillsFuture Singapore strengthening its fraud detection system through data analytics
Through appropriate use of data analytics and drawing on data across government agencies, SSG would be able to better detect false claims, without significantly affecting genuine employers applying for training grants.
Singapore Government setting up Committee to study the problem of deliberate online falsehoods
The Committee is expected to examine the problem thoroughly, consult as widely as possible and come up with countermeasures on how to protect Singapore against this threat.
New law sets out directions for data sharing among Singapore Government agencies
The Bill also introduces criminal penalties for unauthorised disclosure and improper use of information and unauthorised re-identification of anonymised information.
WWF seeks to use blockchain for countering illegal fishing and slave labour in Pacific tuna industry
“This is about helping people understand exactly where their
food comes from – telling the story about the fish, the fisherman, the
families, the crew – the path from ocean to plate.”
Indian Railways to deploy drone cameras, implement Real-Time Train Information System
In two recent announcements, Indian Railways revealed plans to use drone cameras for a range of safety and maintenance related activities and implement Real-Time
Train Information System in collaboration with the Indian Space Research
Organisation.
IE Singapore signs MOU to help Singapore tech and innovation companies plug into Indian ecosystem
IE Singapore’s MOU with CII will facilitate the exchange of ideas between industries and governments of both countries, and enable Singapore companies to pilot or co-develop innovative solutions in India.
Towards Smart Nation Singapore – Developments in 2017 (Part 3 of 3)
Autonomous scheduled buses and autonomous on-demand shuttles will serve commuters in Punggol, Tengah and the Jurong Innovation District (JID) in Singapore from 2022.
Towards Smart Nation Singapore – Developments in 2017 (Part 2 of 3)
GovTech has been developing the Smart Nation Sensor Platform (SNSP), converting all 110,000 lamp posts in Singapore into an interconnected network of wireless sensors.
EXCLUSIVE – Key takeaways from OpenGov Security “Gamification” event
A security program that works as a series of incremental “snapshots” of the state of the environment is a fool’s exercise. This is because modern infrastructures are much akin to an organic entity, expanding, contracting and changing constantly.
Consensus algorithm developed by Singapore scientists improves identification of treatment targets in individual cancers
The system was able to identify treatment targets in nearly all patients studied, 80 percent of whom could be treated with existing drugs,
while no single method was able to identify treatable drivers in more than 60 percent of patients.
How the Dutch Government is exploring blockchain use cases through many concurrent pilot projects
More
than 30 pilots were concluded by November 2017. A variety of areas were
covered, such as Income Tax, (digital) identity, logistics, autonomous vehicles
and debt counselling.
Is Asia Ready for Digitalization in Public Safety?
Barriers ranging from complex ecosystems to inadequate budgets and a lack of consensus among stakeholders are hindering the adoption of broadband-based public safety networks in these countries.