EMBODIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (EMBODIED AI)

Embodied AI (EAI) is the integration of advanced AI models into robots, enabling them to perceive, interact, and learn from the real world. EAI robots are able to carry out semi-skilled tasks in semi-structured environments with human-like perception, dexterity and cognition, performing domain-specific job functions to support workers.

A*STAR focuses on training robotics foundational models with multimodal perception and domain-specific expert knowledge, enabling robots to adapt to changing environments and situations with spatial awareness, interacting with humans and tools to complete tasks, as well as learning and composing task-relevant skills across various sectors.

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KEY RESEARCHERS:

  • Dr. Cheston Tan Yin Chet, A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I2R) and A*STAR Centre for Frontier AI Research (A*STAR CFAR) 
  • Dr. Yau Wei Yun, A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I2R)
  • Dr. Wu Yan, A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I2R)
  • Dr. Zhang Jingbing, A*STAR Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (A*STAR ARTC)
  • Dr. Kenneth Kwok, A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing (A*STAR IHPC)

KEY PROJECTS

Domain-Specific Robotics Foundation Model for Manufacturing (DS-RFM)

  • The development of robotics foundation models aims to enable faster and more reliable deployment of EAI robotics for manufacturing domain. These models enhance robotic performance for complex assembly operations, facilitating effective collaboration with human workers and accelerating robot learning with real-world and synthetic data.

Contact  Dr. Zhang Jingbing to learn more.

  • Seeding Embodied AI R&D Through Humanoid (SEAN)
    • The project involves the development of an integrated humanoid testbed for aerospace sector. The testbed serves as a foundation for humanoid testing, evaluation, and demonstration, allowing researchers to study how humanoid robots can operate within aerospace-related environment.  SEAN primarily focuses on interpreting human instructions and collecting training data via tele-operation.

Contact  Dr. Yau Wei Yun to learn more.

  • Human-Robot Collaborative Artificial Intelligence (Collab AI)
    • The Collab AI program is a human-robot collaborative artificial intelligence initiative to enable robots to work together with humans in complex and dynamic tasks. Collab AI allows robots to autonomously learn new skills, actions, and objects, as well as to collaborate naturally with humans through visual guidance, tactile cues, and speech interaction.

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