About the Centre

This Centre, launched on 21 Feb 2019, focuses on the following joint activities:

• Designing, delivering and integrating a complete suite of robotics and smart manufacturing system solutions for industry players especially local or regional Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Offering test-bedding facilities for such solutions for eventual implementation by SMEs
• Developing and undertaking applied research & development activities/projects
• Developing real-life industrial case studies and advanced robotics cyber physical systems
• Making available training and learning opportunities to TP students and staff
• Facilitating the attachment of TP students and staff at HRG’s overseas affiliates located locally or overseas
• Facilitating the attachment of technical staff from HRG’s overseas affiliates at the Centre
• Developing pedagogical approaches and hands-on training programmes, including micro-learning packages and courses under the national SkillsFuture initiative.

Training workforce for the tech revolution

An article in The Business Times (18 Oct 2019) reported on the TP-HRG collaboration and setting up of a robotics innovation centre on campus to provide vital training, with Dr Koh reminding participants that “a successful Industry 4.0 is only possible in Singapore with Worker 4.0”.

Here is an excerpt from the article (in red box):
 

Meanwhile, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and Harbin Institute of Technology Robot Group (HRG) have forged a partnership to set up a training facility in the campus, allowing SMEs to trial and implement robotics solutions. TP will also tap HRG’s expertise to enhance its CET capabilities in Industry 4.0, and develop train-the-trainer and industrial attachment programmes for local firms.

Partnership between TP and HRG

An article in The Straits Times (18 Oct 2018) reported on the collaboration between TP and HRG, as part of the new continuing education and training strategy announced by Senior Minister of State (Trade & Industry) Dr Koh Poh Koon at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific trade show held on 17 & 18 Oct 2018.

Here is an excerpt from the article (in red box):

Another partnership struck yesterday was between Temasek Polytechnic and China’s Harbin Institute of Technology Robot Group, which will see a new robotic training lab within the polytechnic’s campus.  The lab can be used by small and medium-sized companies to test-bed robotics solutions.