Singapore Expands Robot Use in Daily Life
Summary
Singapore is expanding robot use across transportation, airports, housing and public safety, with automated minibuses set to begin passenger service in Sentosa in 2027. The country is also testing humanoid robots, delivery robots and security robots in multiple public-service settings.
Key Points
- Singapore is integrating robots into daily life across transport, airports, residential buildings and public safety systems.
- Sentosa will begin testing automated minibuses for tourists in early 2027 through a service operated with Tada and buses developed by WeRide.
- Robots are already being used for cleaning, deliveries, directions and hazardous-task training in places such as Little India MRT station, Changi Airport and the Home Team Humanoid Robotics Centre.
- More than 300 robotics companies are active in Singapore, according to the Singapore Economic Development Board.
