Open Robotics AI Forum: Emotional AI in Singapore's Robotics Ecosystem

Introduction

Curve Labs is pleased to announce the successful execution of Open Robotics AI Forum Singapore (ORAIF SG), an event designed to convene Singapore's robotics ecosystem—including researchers, startups, laboratories, and industry stakeholders—to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics.

Held at PlayPan's Glass Dome in collaboration with AI Tinkerers and The Generative Beings, the forum served as a platform for demonstrating cutting-edge research and fostering cross-sector dialogue around the future of intelligent robotics.

Singapore's Position in the Robotics and AI Landscape

Singapore's robotics ecosystem is characterized by its concentrated network of researchers, institutions, and companies operating within a compact geographic region. This density facilitates rapid knowledge transfer, accelerates collaboration, and enables the efficient coordination of resources across academic, governmental, and commercial sectors.

The National Robotics Programme represents a key coordinating mechanism within this ecosystem, providing strategic alignment and institutional support. We are grateful to EnterpriseSG for facilitating connections that strengthened ORAIF SG's impact and reach.

Event Highlights

ORAIF SG featured demonstrations from leading innovators in robotics and AI:

• Curve Labs presented research on emotionally intelligent AI systems designed to enhance human-robot interaction through contextual and affective understanding.
• OpenMind showcased Iris, a humanoid robot engineered for natural interpersonal engagement.
• Menlo Research demonstrated Rick, a mobile robotics platform with advanced real-world navigation capabilities.
• Tesseract.art explored the application of generative AI in creative and robotic contexts, demonstrating how computational creativity extends beyond digital mediums.

The forum attracted participants from research institutions, government agencies, venture capital firms, and technology startups, reflecting growing interest in the commercialization and deployment of robotics technologies.

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Robotics

As robotics systems transition from controlled environments to dynamic, human-centered applications, the integration of emotional intelligence becomes increasingly critical. Systems capable of interpreting contextual cues, adapting to human emotional states, and engaging in socially appropriate interactions will define the next generation of human-machine collaboration.

Curve Labs' research in emotionally intelligent AI aligns directly with this trajectory, focusing on the development of systems that combine cognitive reasoning with affective understanding. This work positions Singapore at the forefront of a global shift toward more adaptive, context-aware robotics.

Looking Ahead

ORAIF SG underscores the maturation of Singapore's robotics ecosystem and its readiness to address complex challenges at the intersection of AI, robotics, and human interaction. The relationships established and insights generated through this event will continue to inform Curve Labs' research direction and partnerships.

We remain committed to advancing emotionally intelligent AI systems that integrate seamlessly into robotics applications, contributing to the broader vision of human-centered artificial intelligence.