Singapore is facing a rapidly aging population, with the number of residents aged 65 and above expected to double by 2030. This poses various challenges for the healthcare system, especially in providing quality and affordable care for the elderly. One of the solutions that Singapore is exploring is the use of robots in elderly care. Robots can perform various tasks …

Modelled after a character in the classic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam, a six-storey-high robot made the first killer moves this week to capture the hearts of Gundam fans. The giant robot, standing tall at 18 m and weighing 24 tons, could be seen in an online video posted on Monday (Sept 21) taking two steps forward, standing up and …