The Robotics Innovation Challenge (RIC) is a robotics tournament and workshop series designed to inspire students in robotics, organized as part of the greater Singapore Robotic Games series spearheaded by Prof. Marcelo H. ANG Jr. (https://www.ric-robotics.com/)• Successfully organized and executed multiple large-scale robotics tournament with a combined number of more than 300 participants from more than 20 institutions internationally. • Managed large teams of operation crew-members, tournament referees and facilitators while adhering to a tight and fast-moving schedule. • Led the ideation and design efforts of the robotics competition from scratch for 4 main events: Grand Arena (GA), Technical Competitions (TC) - Sumo and Sprinting, Innovation Design Challenge (IDC) - including playing field map designs (hand-sketch to vectorization), hardware setups (3D-printing, carpentry, assembly), game manuals and rule books, all done with in-house expertise.• Introduced an innovative Round-Robin and Elimination Bracket tournament format for a more exciting but competitive setting - teams would have more chances for experience before being eliminated from the competition.• Created a central database of participants that includes automated data validation programs, and an automated system for scheduling and match-ups for schedule de-conflicting between events.• Ideated graphical elements and ensuring theme continuity across various elements utilized in the event to the finest details.• Streamlined supply chain planning for maximum cost-savings from 10 suppliers across Malaysia, Singapore and China for logistics required throughout the event.Completed two iterations of RIC 2024 Winter Edition (January) and RIC 2024 Summer Edition (July). Received multiple feedbacks from international partners that the 2024 iteration is one of the best planned and well executed thus far, and that the participants had a superb tournament experience.

Venti Technologies (an MIT CSAIL / SMART spinoff) is a world leader in autonomous logistics for the global supply chain and industrial hubs: ports, airports, warehouses, factories and depots. Founded in 2018 by a team with strong MIT roots, the company is pioneering the future of transportation of goods. Its highly flexible and industrial grade precision technology enables rapid deployment and best-in-class safety and operational efficiency for customers.

Beyond a typical tech internship in Singapore, the Summation programme is designed to provide talents with a specialized Deep Tech apprenticeship experience. Talents will gain personalized mentorship while honing their skills in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, IoT, Quantum Computing, Robotics, and more. ​​

⇨ Principal Investigator: Professor Fernando BELLO"Affordable and Accessible Fabrication of Anatomical Model Using 3D Printing and Molding"The Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovation Department at Duke-NUS Medical School has various 3D printing in medical education and healthcare projects. The projects aim to explore the use and application of 3D printing in the medical education and healthcare domains to enhance learning and teaching, improve clinical and surgical practice, and facilitate interaction and engagement with patients.

⇨ Principal Investigator: Dr. YEOW Chen Hua, Raye"Computer Vision Based Soft Scooping Solution for Automated Catering" Led the soft actuator team in the development of a hybrid robotic gripper system for delicate object manipulation in industries, ideated and characterized various soft actuator designs for the gripper system with more than 10 prototypes under my watch. Innovated the use of novel methods for prototyping, including computer-aided design, modelling and simulation and fabrication methods such as 3DPrinting and Silicon Molding, to reduce the lead time from concept to product within a week.▹ Ideating and characterizing various soft / hybrid actuator designs for the gripper system▹ Building an object detection model using deep learning algorithms for automated efficient manipulation▹ Optimizing the motion planning of a robotic manipulator arm▹ Designing a user-friendly interface for object detection model generation and motion planning

⇨ Principal Investigator: Dr. LEE Heow Pueh"Design and Prototyping of Contra-Rotating Propellers Utilizing 3D Printing Fabrication Methods" Part of the CDE Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) during summer.

> We make AI-Enabled SMART STRESS BALLS!😼 >> https://linktr.ee/projectsqueezy• Designed and developed a custom SmartCore™ that enables smart features and AI-readiness of the smart stress ball• Optimized the ergonomics and selection of materials of the SoftLayer™ through in-house designed molding iterations

> Principal Investigator: Dr. Marcelo H. ANG Jr.Collaborated with the ARC Mobility Team responsible for research on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), including robotic perceptions, algorithms, simulations, and its real-world implementations • Teamed up with 20 student researchers of ARC on innovative projects, working on Autonomous Wheelchair, Backpack LiDAR, Gazebo/Isaac Simulation Developments, and part of the Aichi Challenge team.• Interested in full-stack robotics development (hardware, software & integration)• Experienced in open source development platforms incl. Robot Operating System (ROS) based on Python and C++, OpenCV, Nvidia SDK• This is an extension from my NUS-Science Research Program research

> Assisted in implementation of new technologies & innovation related to automation (software/hardware) in manufacturing processes, reporting to J&J Supply Chain, Strategy, Innovation & Deployment Team• Install sensors & robotic systems integration within automated manufacturing systems• Identify new opportunities for improvement of manufacturing processes• Collect data for analysis, perform testing, evaluations & experiments• Prepare technical reports, conduct technical presentations & communicate with stake holders• Support negotiations with internal customers to reconcile requirements with proposed solutions & business needs / with external partners in projects• Support decision-making to resolve business problems• Enforce compliance of safety & good manufacturing practices and processes in production area

> Principal Investigator: Dr. Marcelo H. ANG Jr.Selected to be part of the MOE-NUS Science Research Program (SRP). The SRP is part of Singapore Ministry of Education's highly-selective Gifted Education Program (GEP) that provides high school students the opportunity to engage in university-level research opportunities. I chose Robotics as my main field of interest, engaged in the research titled "Simulation and Localisation of Self-Driving Vehicles by Utilizing OpenStreetMap".• Conducted research to evaluate map databases available which best suits the simulation requirements of self-driving vehicles -- equipped with vital information for mapping and localisation purposes.• Design environments with high accuracy for simulation purposes with Gazebo.• Performed vigorous testings on the reliability of the simulation by fine-tuning parameters on ROS.• Acquired knowledge in Robot Operating Systems (ROS), Mapping and Localisation with SLAM methods and simulation through Linux Gazebo platforms. Represented Anderson Junior College to Singapore Science and Engineering Fair 2018 (Finalist) and the International Elementz Science Conference 2018 (Bronze Medalist).

> Champion of the Destination Imagination Singapore Tournament 2018 Secondary School Category. Lead actor of the stage performance in front of mass audiences. Idealized the creation of art, music and stage props that excites the entire performance atmosphere. ( Jan-May 2018 )