President's Technology Award
The President’s Technology Award (PTA) gives recognition to research scientists and engineers in Singapore who have made outstanding contributions to research & development resulting in significant new technology or innovative use of established technology.
2012 Award Recipients

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Associate Professor Louis Phee
School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Professor Lawrence Ho Khek Yu
Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
National University of Singapore
“For the development of a novel flexible endoscopic robotic system that enables intricate surgical procedures to be performed without the need for external incisions”
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