SIG on Robotics

Robotics is a key driving technology, which underpins a whole new generation of autonomous devices and cognitive artefacts towards a seamless interaction with the world, socio-economic development, competitiveness, and advancement of the nation. It positively influences every aspect of life, raises efficiency and safety levels, and provides enhanced levels of service.

The global robotics revenue, including industrial and non-industrial segments, is forecasted to reach USD 248.5 billion annually by 2025, up from USD 48.9 billion in 2018. Therefore, it is important for robotics development and application to be given priority to enable Malaysia to achieve SPV2030.

Following this, a Strategic Paper on Robotics Directions in Malaysia will be prepared to evaluate the current status, address the challenges and

gaps, as well as formulate the strategic direction for robotics in Malaysia. It will be crucial in the development of the National Robotics Roadmap 2021 by MOSTI. The scope that will be covered are:

1. Governance and ecosystem
2. Talent
3. Research, development, commercialization and innovation (RDCI)
4. Application
5. Legislation
6. Socio-economic impacts

At a Glance

Chair: Professor Ir Dr Khairul Salleh Mohamed
Sahari FASc

Establishment: November 2020