RESEARCH FEATURES

Research Features

A smarter way to power artificial intelligence

May 14, 2025

A fully integrated compute-in-memory system pairs 2D memristors with silicon selectors to offer a practical, energy-efficient route for powering next-gen AI applications.

Shining a light on chip chatter

May 14, 2025

From lab concept to real-world integration, a multi-institutional collaboration produces a compact photonic modulator-memory device that turbocharges how data moves between computer chips — more efficiently, with far less energy.

The quest for Singapore’s technological future

May 14, 2025

In an era defined by rapid technological change, forward-looking research and strategic talent development are key to maintaining Singapore’s global leadership in semiconductor innovation.

A chip off the old block

May 14, 2025

A single transistor can mimic the neural and synaptic behaviours of the human brain, bringing biologically inspired computing closer to reality.

Lighting the path to faster, smarter AI

May 14, 2025

Bringing non-linearity into the light, a new photonic accelerator allows AI to compute and respond entirely in the optical domain.

Soft robots take on hard tasks

January 14, 2025

Soft, robust miniature robots powered by fluid kinetic energy can traverse tricky terrains at impressive speeds, offering a valuable new tool for search and rescue operations.

A robust robotic support system

January 14, 2025

Driven by a differential series elastic actuator, a novel back-support exoskeleton aids users during lifting tasks, easing strain without adding muscle activation to the back and legs.

Teaching soft robots self-awareness

January 14, 2025

Soft robots with human-like perception can anticipate sensory inputs, detect contact and adapt dynamically, paving the way for applications in autonomous exploration and precision-driven medical procedures.

Lean, mean flying machines

January 14, 2025

A fast-adaptive estimator for robust flight control draws from the best of both deep-learning techniques and conventional control algorithms to improve drone performance.

Helping robots find their way around the construction maze

January 14, 2025

By improving how unmanned ground vehicles see and navigate complex, cluttered construction sites, automation is set to transform tasks like site mapping and monitoring.

Automating 3D scanning of built environments

January 14, 2025

By integrating building information with indoor spatial data, robots are equipped with the capability to navigate and map complex indoor spaces more efficiently, advancing how industries capture the digital representation of the built environment.

Teaching robodogs new tricks

January 14, 2025

Modelled on the neural control systems of animals, a new layered control framework enables legged robots to navigate complex terrains with greater agility and precision.