Robots to the rescue

Department of Computer Science, Faculty, News Media

The inaugural Robots@NUS Competition 2017 saw 12 teams of NUS students developing innovative robotic aids for the elderly and the disabled, with the results announced on 8 January. An exhibition featuring the 12 projects was held at NUS University Town. Senior Lecturer from NUS Computer Science Dr Soo Yuen Jien chaired the event organising committee.

GovTech Singapore, 26 January 2018
Open Gov Asia, 16 January 2018
NUS News, 15 January 2018

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