ST Engineering $250 million AI Research Translation programme for Physical AI
ST Engineering $250 million AI Research Translation programme for Physical AI
ST Engineering highlighted its commitment to advancing artificial intelligence at the InnoTech Conference 2025, themed “AI. Innovating the Future.” The event brought together global business leaders, government officials, and industry experts, with Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, as Guest-of-Honour.
A major announcement was the launch of a five-year, $250 million AI Research Translation programme for Physical AI, led by ST Engineering in partnership with academic and research institutions. This initiative focuses on robotics, swarm systems, and humanoid solutions, with the first phase targeting manned-unmanned collaboration. At the conference, the company introduced the Manned-Unmanned Teaming Operating System (MUMTOS), a minimum viable product designed to coordinate robots, drones, and autonomous vehicles for faster, smarter decision-making.
MUMTOS enables real-time situational awareness by integrating AI-driven data such as oxygen levels, structural stability, and human detection in disaster zones. It supports humanitarian missions by prioritising rescue operations, coordinating hospital alerts, and enabling seamless ambulance dispatch and patient handovers.
ST Engineering’s Group Chief Technology & Digital Officer Lee Shiang Long emphasised the company’s years of experience in applying AI across multiple domains, highlighting how increased investment now positions the Group to deliver impactful AI and robotics solutions. Low Jin Phang, President of Digital Systems, added that while AI accelerates decision-making, human oversight remains critical.
The company aims to strengthen its AI-ready workforce of 10,000, with plans to train 4,000 engineers in AI modules and develop 1,000 AI specialists focusing on agentic AI, AI module development, and cybersecurity.
The conference also showcased innovations in unmanned ecosystems, counter-drone operations, connectivity, and intelligent sensemaking. Nearly 2,000 participants attended, featuring keynote speakers such as Mike Walsh (CEO of Tomorrow), Jixun Foo (Granite Asia), and Geoff Soon (Mistral AI). Specialised tracks covered AI in cloud computing, unmanned systems, connectivity, and learning technologies, underlining ST Engineering’s vision for AI-driven transformation across industries.
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About ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd)
ST Engineering (Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd) is a global technology, defence, and engineering group headquartered in Singapore. Listed on the Singapore Exchange, the company operates across key sectors including aerospace, smart city solutions, defence, public security, digital technologies, and cybersecurity. With a workforce of more than 20,000 employees worldwide, ST Engineering provides products and services that integrate advanced engineering with cutting-edge digital innovations. Its aerospace division delivers maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, while its defence business spans air, land, and sea platforms, as well as training and simulation. The group’s smart city and public security solutions support critical infrastructure, urban mobility, and homeland protection.
In digital tech, ST Engineering develops AI, data analytics, cloud orchestration, and digital health solutions. Known for strong global partnerships and sustainability initiatives, the company continues to drive innovation to enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity in industries and communities around the world. ST Engineering is also a Fortune Global 500 company in the defence sector, consistently ranked among the world’s largest defence contractors. Its global footprint spans over 100 cities across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
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