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The technology is an AI-enabled, media-driven, and community-integrated digital health platform designed to empower seniors to live healthier, more engaged, and more independent lives. For seniors:  accessible, engaging, and personalised health and wellness guidance, inclusive of those who are wheelchair-bound. For families & caregivers: real-time progress monitoring and encouragement tools. For community organisations: scalable and customisable platform to run wellness programmes. For healthcare & policy stakeholders: data-driven insights into preventive health, functional decline, and community engagement impact. The platform is supported by industry and academic partners and has received encouraging initial feedback from community and hospital proof-of-concept trials. The technology owner seeks licensing opportunities with community care organisations or tech companies, partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and insurers, as well as scaling partners for secure cloud deployment of AI models and applications. They are also looking for collaborators to co-develop new media IPs and gamified challenges for regional markets. This AI-powered digital health platform has three key functionalities: Evaluate: The platform leverages AI-enabled technologies and computer vision to conduct a range of senior-focused assessments, including baseline fitness tests with real-time performance feedback, cognitive evaluations using the digital Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), emotional health screening via the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and fall-risk home scans that apply object recognition to detect environmental hazards. Enhance: The platform offers a diverse range of celebrity-led wellness programmes for seniors, including personalized, science-based exercise plans, interactive vocal training, creative art therapy sessions, guided dance routines to enhance mobility and enjoyment, photography activities for self-expression and memory stimulation, interactive music engagement, and home-based safety practices for fall prevention. Engage: The platform features an interactive media library with flagship content such as variety shows, short films, and music videos, complemented by post-media activities like quizzes, challenges, and interactive discussions. Built on gamification principles—including points, badges, rewards, leaderboards, and community challenges—it fosters engagement across families, neighbours, and communities. By encouraging intergenerational participation, it enables seniors to enjoy meaningful content, stay socially connected, and lead a more fulfilling life. Moreover, the platform is tailored for Singapore’s local community, offering multilingual support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, and Hokkien. It also provides senior-friendly functionalities, including a health dashboard displaying key indicators (steps, exercise minutes, average heart rate, SpO₂, etc.), a smart calendar to track upcoming activities such as exercise, dance, art, and music, as well as reminders through push notifications for medication and programme adherence. This technology suite supports diverse applications across sectors, delivering primary benefits in senior care (e.g., active ageing centres and nursing homes) and extended use in hospitals and clinics for digital baseline testing and remote patient monitoring. It is also applicable in educational institutions and media platforms such as intergenerational programmes that blend arts, music, and health, as well as in corporate wellness and CSR initiatives. The system’s main differentiation lies in its software application, which can be adapted for compatibility with wearable watches that emit photoplethysmography (PPG) signals. Powered by an AI-driven computer vision engine and advanced machine learning models, it employs proprietary models to conduct senior-friendly functional tests, predict vital health indicators, and detect fall risks—eliminating the need for a physical coach. It offers a validated digital version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), along with exclusive programmes and proprietary in-house media content. Aging-in-Place, Senior Health Monitoring, Personalised Health Interventions, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Wearable Technology, Digital Health, Health Data Analytics, Telehealth, Preventive Healthcare Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging

Insurers are increasingly shifting from traditional static underwriting to data-driven models that leverage health data and medical records. With advances in digital health infrastructure and wider availability of electronic medical records, insurers can now assess risk more accurately and personalize premiums.  Beyond pricing, insurers are also using health data to incentivize preventive behaviors, rewarding policyholders who maintain healthier lifestyles with reduced premiums or benefits. This convergence of healthcare and insurance reflects a broader move towards proactive, personalized, and engagement-driven insurance models. This technology known as HealthGrade quantifies individuals health status based on digital health data such as health check-ups and medical usage history. By using it like a credit score in the credit market, HealthGrade aims to innovate insurance pricing and underwriting. It personalizes underwriting decisions beyond static rule-based methods. HealthGrade is currently used by insurers and helps develop health-promoting products offering financial rewards for healthier behaviors. This creates mutual value for insurers and consumers. The technology owner is seeking to partner with:  Insurance and Reinsurance companies Healthcare companies looking to leverage big data Government association for public health Regulatory sandbox entities in Asia  Health Data Aggregation & Modeling: HealthGrade is based on a statistical model that objectively analyses an individual’s health status using health big data (checkup results, medical usage records, prescriptions etc.) from over one million people.  HealthGrade Indicator: Proprietary scoring system that works like a “FICO score for health".  Dynamic Pricing Engine: It encompasses both actuarial techniques that link health data analysis to insurance products and the software algorithms that implement these models. It calculates relative disease risks and translate them into risk rates and insurance premiums.  Automated Underwriting (UW): One-stop underwriting process via digital health data conversion, customized premium proposal giving relative ratio for coverage, allowing issue of policies in <5 minutes. Building customized service: Increased touchpoints with customers and financial rewards on improvement of grade. This technology can be applied to both the insurance and healthcare industries. It presents an individual’s current health status, provides guidance on health improvement, and enables the design of innovative health improvement–linked insurance solutions in which premiums are reduced as health improves. At the same time, it delivers strong motivation, offering a complete healthcare service.  The market potential for dynamic pricing in insurance is significant, as it addresses both insurer profitability and consumer demand for fairness. Globally, rising digital health adoption, proliferation of wearables, and regulatory support for personalized financial services are accelerating this shift. Analysts project that dynamic, data-driven insurance models could capture a substantial share of the life and health insurance market over the next decade, particularly in regions with strong health data ecosystems like Asia and Europe, positioning it as a major growth frontier for insurers and insurtechs alike. The greatest value of the technology comes from real-world experience in productizing health assessment indicators into insurance solutions. Beyond simply serving as a measure of health, these indicators function as financial-linked metrics that directly impact insurance pricing. This is the key differentiator, and the technology is currently delivering innovation to 20 insurers in Korea. HealthGrade stands apart through its actuarial foundation and quantified relative risk model. Competing models typically only collect activity data or assess health age, without impacting insurance pricing structures. In contrast, HealthGrade calculates risk rates that directly influence core premium pricing. It enables insurers to segment customers within similar risk groups and applies precise risk-based pricing. The solution aligns with the core functions of Insurance: Risk evaluation and Pricing. Healthcare, Insurtech, Healthgrade, Risk scores, Underwriting, Dynamic Pricing, Fintech Infocomm, Big Data, Data Analytics, Data Mining & Data Visualisation, Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging, Financial Technology

With rising global temperatures, the demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions is becoming increasingly urgent, particularly in tropical regions. Conventional cooling solutions such as air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation not only consume large amounts of electricity also emit greenhouse gases, further accelerating climate change. Solar reflective paints offer a sustainable solution by reducing heat absorption in buildings, thereby lowering indoor temperatures, cutting energy costs, and decreasing carbon footprint. However, their performance declines over time due to dirt accumulation, which reduces effectiveness and shortens the coating’s lifespan. To address this challenge, the technology owner has developed a novel functional additive that significantly improves the dirt pick-up resistance (DPUR) of solar reflective paints. By post-production incorporation into the painting, the additive enhances overall effectiveness and longevity while maintaining essential painting properties such as consistency and opacity. This solution extending painting’s solar reflectance by up to 6 times longer than traditional paintings, significantly reducing building cooling loads and lowering maintenance. The technology owner is actively seeking collaborations with relevant industrial partners to explore IP licensing opportunities. Simple integration: Functional additive can be seamlessly mixed into commercial solar reflective paints via a post-addition route, without compromising underlying paint integrity and changing existing formulations Preserved paint quality: Maintained essential paint properties such as consistency and opacity Enhanced durability: Enhanced DPUR properties and extended solar reflectance performance, without altering fundamental paint properties Scalable solution: Enabled commercial paint manufacturers to improve paint durability and solar reflectance performance with minimal process changes Interior and exterior wall paints for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings Functional coatings in construction, automotive, and infrastructure sectors Retrofitting existing buildings for improved energy efficiency Integration into green building certification projects Potential adaptation for solar panel module coatings Additive-based: Unlike conventional coating formulations, this technology introduces a functional additive that enhances existing products Enhanced performance: Provides better DPUR and longer-lasting solar reflectance—up to 6 times more durable than traditional paints Ease of adoption: Enables manufacturers to upgrade existing solar reflective paints without reformulation Functional additive, Solar reflective paint, Heat reduction coating, Low-maintenance coating, Dirt pick-up resistance Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Green Building, Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

This autonomous service robot integrates AI-powered voice interaction, navigation, and third-party IoT integration to provide intelligent services in healthcare, education, and customer-facing environments. Designed with a compact footprint and robust mobility system, the robot can autonomously navigate through crowded spaces, deliver content, and interact with users via voice, touchscreen, and video calling.  It addresses the increasing demand for service automation in hospitals, nursing homes, educational institutions, and commercial venues. The robot enhances operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks such as patient guidance, visitor reception, and remote consultation. This technology is ideal for healthcare providers, event organizers, and smart facility operators seeking to reduce labor dependency while improving user experience.  The technology owner is seeking partners for pilot programmes with hospitals and eldercare institutions, curriculum integration with universities and polytechnics, test-bedding with smart building developers and event organizers, and joint module development with systems integrators and medtech companies. The solution consists of an AI-enabled service robot with the following features:  Proprietary autonomous navigation system with 360° LIDAR and SLAM, delivering highly accurate real-time path planning, enabling proactive human-robot engagement Modular design compatible with medical IoT sensors (fall detection, fall prevention, remote doctor consultation, bio-waste detection, health monitoring modules such as temperature, heart rate, and oxygen level sensors)  Compact chassis with payload capacity up to 50 kg Voice assistant with multi-language support 13.3" touchscreen for interactive content display  Integrated video call function  Remote fleet management and cloud-based analytics  Supports integration with Nvidia GPU, iFlyTek microphone array, and RFID inventory tracking  Ideal partners include hospitals and clinics, eldercare institutions, universities, exhibition organizers, and retail operators seeking smart automation solutions.  Healthcare: patient navigation, remote consultation, medication delivery, elderly care  Education: interactive teaching, programming curriculum for STEM education, campus guide   Smart Events & Retail: guest greeting, booth navigation, contactless interaction, product showcasing   Hospitality & Real Estate: visitor escorting, concierge services, showroom assistant  The global service robotics market is projected to reach over USD 130 billion by 2030. With rapidly aging societies and rising labor costs, especially in healthcare and education, the demand for intelligent automation continues to grow. This robot’s adaptability across industries and proven deployment in Asia-Pacific and EMEA enhances its global scalability.  Proprietary AI powered system: AI interaction, autonomous navigation, and real-time data sharing to deliver dynamic, human-like service. Compact chassis with high payload: world’s smallest chassis compact enough for home and clinic use, while supporting up to 50 kg payload. RaaS (Robotics-as-a-Service): provides a low-risk entry point for institutions looking to adopt automation without upfront capital investment.  Autonomous robot, service robotics, healthcare automation, AI assistant, smart reception, eldercare, education robot, telepresence, RaaS Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging, Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation, Robotics & Automation, Logistics, Delivery & Distribution

In tropical regions, consumers face intense UV radiation year-round, along with high temperatures and humidity that accelerate skin aging, hyperpigmentation, and UV-induced damage. This creates a strong demand for sunscreens that provide reliable, broad-spectrum protection while remaining lightweight, non-greasy, and comfortable for daily wear in humid environments. However, many traditional formulations leave behind a heavy residue, cause irritation, gives undesirable sensory properties such as greasiness and white cast, or degrade under sun exposure, falling short of consumer needs in tropical climates. To address this, the invention introduces an encapsulation technology for UV filters designed to enhance the stability, efficacy, and sensory qualities of sunscreen and skincare formulations. By leveraging a low-energy encapsulation process, this method enables effective delivery of both organic and inorganic UV filters without the need for synthetic surfactants and silicones. The suncare formulation with encapsulated UV filters ensures even dispersion, reduced agglomeration, and enhanced transparency, which make formulations more effective, cosmetically elegant, and suitable for tropical climate. This low-energy, surfactant-free, and cost-efficient technology is highly accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to develop next-generation suncare products that meet evolving regulatory standards like ISO 23675:2024 and growing consumer demand for multifunctional, lightweight, silicone-free and sustainable skincare. Ideal collaboration partners include: Cosmetic and personal care brands (especially SMEs) Cosmetic OEM/ODM manufacturers looking to develop sunscreen Medical skincare and post-treatment care companies Personal care formulation labs exploring surfactant-free or sustainable innovation Dermatological product developers seeking photostable and mild UV protection solutions Academic institutions focused on delivery systems or bio-compatible materials Testing laboratories supporting SPF, safety, and efficacy validations The core of this invention lies in a formulation of sunscreen with multiple skin care benefits that is suitable for tropical climate. This technology is well-suited for cold-process manufacturing, facilitating scalability and reducing thermal degradation risks for heat-sensitive actives. It can be adapted for use in creams, lotions, gels, sprays, and serums, and is especially appropriate for formulations targeting sensitive skin or humid climates. This technology ensures a comprehensive platform from incorporating the encapsulation technology into formulations to sun care protection evaluation by using a cutting-edge robotic device that delivers an accuracy of 0.005 mm (5 μm). The testing device is fully compliant with solar standards such as  ISO 23675:2024 – SPF in vitro ISO 24443:2021 – UVAPF (UVA protection factor) in vitro FDA monograph 2011 – Broad Spectrum The device ensures even application of sunscreen on PMMA molded (HD6) and sandblasted (SB6) substrates, ensuring reproducibility and precise measurements. This technology and platform service offers a streamlined yet effective route to next generation suncare formulations aligned with current consumer and regulatory expectations. Key product applications include: Facial and body sunscreens with enhanced photostability and reduced white cast Daily moisturizers with SPF, offering hydration and UV protection for routine use Serums and gels with UV filters, designed for anti-aging and brightening skincare Spray-on sunscreens or body lotions, ideal for broad area and on-the-go application Roll-on sunscreen for anhydrous formulations Post-treatment or dermatological care products, providing gentle yet effective UV protection The global suncare market was valued at approximately USD 11.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to over USD 18.4 billion by 2032, driven by increased consumer awareness of UV-related skin damage, rising incidences of skin cancer, and a growing preference for multifunctional sun protection products. In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, the demand is particularly strong due to high UV exposure, humid climates, and growing urban populations prioritizing skincare (Dataintelo,2024).  Within this growing market, the mineral-based sunscreens are gaining popularity due to safety and environmental concerns associated with chemical UV filters (Persistence Market Research, 2025) . However, physical filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide face formulation challenges, like white cast, heaviness, and poor dispersion. This technology effectively addresses those challenges through an encapsulation method. The market appeal is further enhanced by its compatibility with clean beauty, sustainable, and sensitive skin-friendly claims, which is the key drivers in consumer decision-making today. In addition, with regulatory standards such as ISO 23675:2024 influencing product design, the technology positions itself as a future-proof solution.   Sustainable sunscreen formulations: The formulation platform is developed without reliance on harsh chemicals,  is coral-reef safe and environmentally responsible, aligning with global sustainability goals and evolving consumer expectations for clean, eco-conscious skincare solutions. Next-generation sunscreens: By integrating multifunctional actives into the sunscreen formulation, this technology supports industry trend of developing sunscreens with added skincare benefits, such as hydration, anti-ageing, and skin barrier repair. This multifunctionality enhances consumer appeal, encouraging daily use and positioning these formulations as essential components of modern skincare routines. Product formulation:  Flexibility across various product formats, such as creams, sprays, serums, and post-treatment skincare. Low-cost manufacturing: Provides an accessible, scalable, and sustainable encapsulation alternative, empowering SME brands to innovate competitively without the barrier of complex or costly manufacturing.. Aligns with emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 23675:2024). This makes it a truly market-ready solution for modern suncare innovation. UV Filter Encapsulation, Sunscreen, Suncare, SPF, Sustainability Personal Care, Cosmetics & Hair

Due to mixed collection and inadequate sorting, many recyclables cannot be effectively recovered and end up being landfilled or incinerated. While reverse vending machines address some of these issues, these solutions are often costly, provide limited brand-level data insights, and deliver a suboptimal consumer experience. This technology aims to significantly improve recycling rates by overcoming these limitations. The technology on offer is an AI- and IT-enabled circular economy platform that integrates smart collection bots, digital product passports, and cloud-based traceability to achieve precise material separation and full resource transparency. Cost-effective and fully customizable, this technology enables the efficient management of diverse recyclable streams while ensuring a stable supply of high-quality recycled raw materials. This scalable platform is well-suited for local governments, retailers, and corporations seeking to strengthen recycling infrastructure and advance environmental goals. The technology owner is seeking co-development and test-bedding opportunities in Singapore to pilot its smart recycling and traceability platform, supporting the transition towards a circular economy. The technology is an integrated solution that combines hardware (resource collection robot and IoT sensors) and software (AI-optimised lightweight image recognition and cloud-based integrated control system). Key features include: Achieves 80% efficiency (4 times higher than conventional methods) of pre-sorting of plastics, metals, glass, paper and textiles Modular design that significantly cuts manufacturing costs by up to 50% over existing systems Provides real-time monitoring, remote control, and integrated features like waste discharge prediction and route optimisation (under development) to boost operational efficiency and reduce costs for collection vehicles Fully customisable to cater to different customers’ requirements e.g., able to integrate digital passports for collected passports, gamification and in-app reward scheme, dashboarding for full visibility etc Affordable deployment which makes it scalable for large networks of collection points Low maintenance costs This technology has been successfully demonstrated with retailers in South Korea through ongoing consumer recycling projects. It is applicable across diverse sectors, including environmental management, smart city development, retail operations, and sustainable manufacturing. Potential applications include (but not limited to): AI-based resource collection robots for accurate sorting of recyclables Reusable cup collection systems to support circular F&B operations Integrated control platforms with real-time monitoring and route optimization High-quality recycled resource distribution for processing and manufacturing Carbon credit trading platforms to support ESG and sustainability goals This technology is well-positioned to capitalise on the growth of recycling and smart city initiatives by addressing critical gaps in the recycling ecosystem. Its cost-efficient, AI-based pre-sorting capabilities overcome persistent inefficiencies in waste collection and sorting, while its flexible profit-sharing model lowers financial barriers for partners and accelerates adoption.  Cost-efficient design enabled by modular hardware and lightweight AI models, reducing capital and operating costs. High sorting efficiency (up to 80%), ensuring a stable supply of high-quality recycled resources. Integrated IoT and cloud-based system for smart control, real-time monitoring, and optimisation within smart city ecosystem circular economy, AI, resource collection, robot, waste management, recycling, smart city, data, ESG goals, sustainability, smart recycling Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Mechanical Systems, Waste Management & Recycling, Automation & Productivity Enhancement Systems, Sustainability, Circular Economy

In Singapore, more than 30,000kg of okara are generated from soya milk and tofu production. Due to the high amount of insoluble dietary fibre and a unique, poignant smell of okara, it is often discarded as a waste product. Despite okara's low palatability, it is rich in nutrients such as protein, fibre and isoflavones. By replacing fishmeal with okara, an local higher institute of learning has developed a nutritious yet cost-effective formulation in the feed of L. Vannamei shrimps. Besides reduced overall cost of shrimp meals, the conversion from okara to shrimp meal significantly reduces the amount of organic waste to landfills and promotes economic viability, giving okara a second life. This circular economy model creates a symbiotic relationship between two industries. The formulation can potentially be adapted and customised for other aquatic species. The technology provider is seeking to work with shrimp farmers to run larger trials. This shrimp feed technology utilises okara, a soy processing by-product, as the primary protein source to replace expensive fish meal in commercial shrimp feeds. It employs heat treatment and solid-state fermentation using food-grade yeast to eliminate anti-nutrients (trypsin inhibitors, lectins) and enhance protein bioavailability in okara. Okara contains the following beneficial nutrients which directly impacts shrimp feed: 50% insoluble fibre ~25% protein 10% unsaturated fats Isoflavones Vitamins and minerals Okara is used as a cost-effective feed for high-demand L.Vannamei shrimp, a commonly consumed shrimp species in Singapore. Shrimps fed with okara-based feed showed a comparable growth rate with the group fed with commercial diet. In comparison, the okara-based feed are cheaper to make than commercial feed used in the industry. There is potential for okara to be included in feed of other aquatic species such as mollusc and fish. An okara-based feed for abalone has also been developed. An alternative nutrient source for animal feed allows sustainability of food supply and reduction of food waste. A cost-effective plant-based functional ingredient, lowering costs of feed for aquaculture farms. Nutritional composition can be tailored to different species. Increased length and weight growth as compared to commercial feed. Okara, Feed Formulation, Shrimp Feed Sustainability, Circular Economy

This invention addresses a major yet often overlooked issue in hearing healthcare: earwax buildup, the leading cause of hearing device malfunction and poor sound clarity. Earwax clogs receivers and earmolds, reducing sound quality, causing discomfort, and leading to costly repairs or replacements. The problem is particularly acute among elderly users, who may struggle with manual dexterity and find it difficult to clean devices properly, as well as among caregivers, who often lack reliable tools for hygienic cleaning. Current solutions-such as manual brushes or basic filters-are largely ineffective against hardened or internal wax. Moreover, some automated systems reuse cleaning fluids, and their performance can vary depending on the degree of wax accumulation, device design, or user maintenance. This technology introduces an automated hearing aid cleaning and maintenance system that employs a multi-step process - including fluid cleaning, brushing or shaking, rinsing, and drying-combined with single-use solution and UVC disinfection to ensure safe, hygienic, and thorough cleaning. It restores near-original sound clarity, reduces the need for clinic visits, prevents device damage, and supports better ear health. This technology offers improved convenience and longer device durability for hearing aid users, caregivers, audiology clinics, hearing aid service centers, and device manufacturers. It represents a new benchmark in hearing aid cleaning and maintenance, helping users and professionals ensure consistent hygiene and performance. To further advance and scale adoption, the technology owner is seeking R&D collaborators, application partners such as nursing homes for real-world validation, B2C partners for commercialization and bundling, and adopters beyond healthcare who can apply it as a cleaning platform or service. This technology combines fluid dynamics, controlled agitation, disinfection, and drying in a compact, user-friendly system for hearing aids and earmolds of various types and materials. It effectively removes both surface and embedded earwax—whether soft or hardened—ensuring thorough and reliable cleaning. Key Features Multi-Step Cleaning Cycle: Soaking, mechanical agitation, rinsing, and drying, offering superior effectiveness against hardened and internal wax compared with competitor products. Dual-Chamber Cleaning: Independent left and right chambers prevent cross-contamination, addressing a common limitation of single-chamber systems. Dual-Cycle Modes: Choice of a full clean or a quick dehumidify-plus-disinfection cycle, saving time while maintaining hygiene. Single-Use Cleaning Fluid: Disposable cleaning solution with a separate rinse tank ensures fresh cleaning every cycle and eliminates wax recontamination. UV-C Disinfection: Integrated medical-grade UV-C light adds an extra layer of microbial protection. Elderly-Friendly Design: One-button operation, a simple interface, and an ergonomic design optimized for ease of use in daily routines. With its initial application in hearing healthcare, the underlying technology also has cross-industry relevance wherever miniature and delicate devices are susceptible to wax, dirt, or microbial contamination. Primary Industry – Hearing Healthcare: Cleaning receiver-in-canal (RIC), behind-the-ear (BTE), and custom hearing aids, where earwax remains the leading cause of device failure. Adjacent Industries and Applications – Consumer Electronics: Earbuds, AirPods, and other in-ear devices that face similar contamination challenges. The system offers several advantages that set it apart from existing solutions: Fully Automatic Operation: Users only need to press the start button; the system runs autonomously and alerts the user once cleaning is complete. Integrated Cleaning Platform: A proprietary system that combines dual-chamber cleaning with a 2-in-1 mode offering both a full cycle and a shortened dehumidification/disinfection cycle. Competing products typically offer only a full cycle, which is more time-consuming. Proprietary Cleaning Solution: Single-use, hygienic cleaning fluid with rinse tanks designed to prevent recontamination. Validated Performance: The prototype has been tested in laboratory conditions with over 500 successful hearing aid cleaning cycles and has begun initial clinical validation with a partner clinic. Earwax Removal, Autocleaning Device, Cleaning Solution for Earwax Healthcare, Medical Devices

The key challenges in beverage service include labor shortages, 24/7 demand, and strict hygiene requirements. Workforce Singapore has reported a persistent shortage of workers for lower-skilled roles in the food services sector, increasing manpower costs and limiting operating capacity. At the same time, consumer expectations in Singapore increasingly reflect a “24-hour service culture,” with businesses expected to provide convenience beyond traditional operating hours.   This technology is an intelligent foodtech robot that automates beverage preparation, order management, and customer interaction, delivering safe, consistent, high-quality drinks at any time with minimal human input. As an advanced intelligent robot, it represents a new era of robotic food service innovation, combining precision engineering with adaptive AI for seamless operations. Its system can detect spills and reroute to prevent disruption, and its imitation learning capability allows it to acquire new workflows and recipes from virtual demonstrations by humans. The intelligent robot also supports integration across various robotic food service environments, enhancing adaptability and productivity as service requirements evolve. The technical specifications and features of the solution are as follows:  Design: Modular architecture supports both compact kiosks and larger counter installations Robotic Manipulation: Safety-certified collaborative arm with adaptive end-effectors for cup handling, pouring, and capping Perception System: Vision cameras with flow and thermal sensors enable precise liquid handling and real-time monitoring  AI Intelligence Stack:  Imitation Learning: Continuously captures and converts human tele-operation data into motion policies, allowing the robot to learn new recipes or routines without manual reprogramming Physical AI: Closed-loop integration of perception, reasoning, and actuation for safe, adaptive, human-like behavior in dynamic environments Digital Twin: Cloud-based simulation allows offline validation of recipes, motion sequences, and layouts configuration prior to deployment, reducing downtime and accelerating commissioning Performance: 60–120 drinks/hour with ±2–3 mm placement accuracy and taste consistency (SD <5%) User Experience: Multi-language kiosk and mobile interface, transparent preparation process, and engaging display animations The technology has been tested in office cafés, hotels, and boarding schools, offering a cost-efficient alternative to manned F&B and hospitality businesses. Future opportunities include deployment in service facilities, smart “robot buildings,” and even domestic environments, where robots must safely and naturally collaborate with people. The invention begins by solving urgent needs in F&B, but its architecture and learning framework position it to expand into a wide range of human-centered service applications once the intelligence matures.  This invention stands out from conventional café operations and existing automation systems by delivering:  Adaptive and Future-Ready Operations: Continuously improves performance and adapts to new recipes, menu updates, and workflow changes through intelligence AI, ensuring long-term relevance in dynamic food and beverage environments.  Human-Centric Operation: Unlike traditional back-of-house automation, the robot operates safely in shared spaces, creating an interactive, transparent, and inclusive experience that delights customers and builds trust.  Operational Scalability and Reliability: With a modular footprint and digital twin validation, the robot supports flexible deployment across varying space and demand scenarios, with self-diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring ensuring reliable, uninterrupted operation.  Intelligent Foodtech Robot, Service Robotics, Food & Beverage Automation, Imitation Learning, Physical AI, Human-Robot Interaction, Digital Twin Simulation, Multimodal Perception, Autonomous Beverage Preparation Infocomm, Robotics & Automation, Foods, Processes