The document provides an analysis of Malaysia's robotics industry and technologies. It identifies several key technology areas for robotics including smart sensors, robot intelligence, power storage and management, communication, controls, new materials, and mechanical. It maps these areas to different application domains and provides an inventory of local expertise and research projects. The analysis aims to inform the implementation of a national robotics program to develop innovative technologies and applications. It finds funding, commercialization, and advanced facilities and equipment to be challenges for further progress.

1. Study on Gap Analysis of Malaysia Robotics
Industry for the Implementation of IC
Innovation for National Robotics (IC-I NR)

2. 5. Technology/HC
Inventory, Mappings and
Analysis

3. Literature Review: Global Robotics Technology Areas
Robotics
Power
Management
Artificial
Intelligence
and Cognition
Sensor
•Touch
•Vision
Human Robot
Interaction
•Speech
Recognition
•Face Recognition
Control
Mechanical
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotics
http://robotics.gatech.edu/research
Sensors allow robots to receive
information about a certain
measurement of the environment, or
internal components
The mechanical structure of a robot must
be controlled to perform tasks. The control
of a robot involves three distinct phases –
perception, processing, and action
Precision control is vital to the
success of robotic systems,
enabling robots to move in safe,
effective, and predictable ways
Machine-learning techniques to model
human behavior and develop new
discovery, recognition, and planning
technologies for intelligent machines
Interface and processing of communication between
human and robots to command activities

4. MOSTI-MITI Robotics Roadmap for RMK11
Conceptual Framework
•SMART SENSORS
•NEURAL COMMUNICATION
•POWER STORAGE
•ROBOT INTELLIGENCE
•IMAGE PROCESSING
•NEW MATERIALS
R&D
•INSPECTION ROBOTS
•UAV/UGV/UUV ROBOTS
•DATA COLLECTION ROBOTS
•CONSUMER ROBOTS
•EDUTAINMENT ROBOTS
PRODUCT •AGRICULTURE
•OIL & GAS
•SME/INDUSTRY
•MEDICAL/HEALTHCARE
•EDUTAINMENT
•DEFENSE
MARKET

5. Robotics Technology Areas Mappings
Power Storage
Robot
Intelligence
Smart Sensors
Neural
Communication
Image
Processing
New Materials
Power
Management
Artificial
Intelligence
and Cognition
Sensor
Human Robot
Interaction
Control Mechanical
Global Robotics Technology Areas (identified through Literature Review)
Malaysia’s Robotics Technology Areas (identified through MOSTI-MITI Robotics Roadmap)
Smart Sensors
Robot Intelligence
(inc Image
Processing)
Control (inc
Human Robot
Interaction)
Power Storage
and Management
Communication New Materials Mechanical
MAPPED TECHNOLOGY AREAS
Precision control is
vital to the success of
robotic systems,
enabling robots to
move in safe,
effective, and
predictable ways
Sensors allow robots
to receive
information about a
certain measurement
of the environment,
or internal
components
Machine-learning
techniques to
model human
behavior and
develop new
discovery,
recognition, and
planning
technologies for
intelligent
machines
The mechanical
structure of a robot
must be controlled
to perform tasks.
The control of a
robot involves three
distinct phases –
perception,
processing, and
action
Communication of
data and others to
and from robots

6. Robotics Technology Advancement Workshop : Tech. Listing
Agriculture
• Smart Sensors
• Neural Communication
• Power Storage
• Robot Intelligence
• Image Processing
• New Materials
Oil & Gas
• Autonomous Power
Supply
• Subsea power supply
• Telemetry
• Buoyancy System
• Sensory Technology
• Subsea Instrumentation
• Material Engineering
• Subsea Connectors
• System Integration
• Big Data Analytics
• Monitoring Grids
• Image Processing
SME/Industry
• Smart Sensors
• Neural Communication
• Power Storage
• Robot Intelligence
• Image Processing
• New Materials
Healthcare
• Sensors
• Bar Code Systems
• Automated Storage &
Retrieval System
• Intelligence Online
Database Systems
• My Card Reader System
• SMART SENSORS
• Motorized Joint
Mechanisms
• Human Robotic
Interface
• Intelligence Control
• Intelligence Telemetric
Monitoring
• Mechanical Exoskeleton
• Materials
Edutainment
• Smart Sensors
• Power Storage
• Robot Intelligence
• Image Capture
• Low Cost Materials
• Educational Elements
• Internet Of Things (Iot)
• (Steam)
• Medium Size
Defense
• Communication
Network
• Complex System
• Mobile System
• Intelligent Autonomous
Systems
• Bio-Metric Detection
System / Smart Sensor

7. Detailed Technology Mapping Analysis
Smart Sensors Robot Intelligence Power Storage and
Management
Communication Controls New Materials Mechanical
Agricultures Smart Sensors Robot Intelligence
Image Processing
Power Storage Neural
Communication
New Materials
Oil & Gas
Buoyancy System
Subsea Connectors
Monitoring Grids
Sensory
Technology
System Integration
Image Processing
• Autonomous
Power Supply
• Subsea power
supply
• Telemetry
• Big Data Analytics
Material Engineering
Subsea
Instrumentation
Defense
Complex System
Mobile System
Smart Sensor/
Detection System
Intelligent
Autonomous Systems
• Communication
Network
• Bio-Metric
SME/Industry Smart Sensors Robot Intelligence
Image Processing
Power Storage Neural
Communication
New Materials
Edutainment Smart Sensors Robot Intelligence
Image Capture
Power Storage Internet Of Things
(Iot)
Low Cost Materials
Healthcare
Bar Code Systems
Online Database
My Card Reader System
Monitoring
Exoskeleton
Sensors Systems
SMART SENSORS
Automated Storage &
Retrieval System
Telemetric • Control
• Intelligence
• Human Robotic
Interface
Materials Motorized Joint
Mechanisms
Mechanical

8. Smart Sensors Robot Intelligence Power Storage and
Management
Communication Controls New Materials Mechanical
• Actuator & Sensors
Fusion
• Sensors +3
• Sensors on IOT
• Remote Sensing
• Vision and Imaging
• Vision
• Intelligent Medical
Imaging
• Neuro Signal Processing
• Computer Vision
• Signal and Image
Processing
• Underwater Sensor
Fusion Acoustic
Localisation
• 3D Human Motion
Visualisation
• Vision System
• Sensors
• Instrumentation
• Microelectronics
• Software Programming
• Robotics Programming
• Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Process Automation
• Discrete Automation and
Motion
• Process Batching
• Vision System + 1
• Pick and Place
• Navigation Method
• Laser Processing
• Pervasive Computing &
Embedded System
• Health Information and
Modelling
• 3D Imaging and
Computational Intelligent
techniques
• Intelligent System
• Artificial Intelligence
• System Integrated Intelligence
• Smart Grid
• Efficiency Optimization
• Rehabilitation Engineering
and Assistive Tech
• Humanoid and Ubiquitous
• Anthromorphic Robot
Manipulator
• Power Products
• Power System
• Low Voltage Products
• Power Supply
• Power transmission
• Medium Voltage transmission
and distribution
• Electrical + 2
• Discharging
• AC Inverter
• DC Drives
• Drives and Energy Solutions
• Energy Solutions System
• Energy System
• Energy and Power System
• Power System Planning and
Management
• Solar PV System
• High Voltage Engineering
• Power Electronics and Drives
• Active Power Filter
• Wireless
• Network Control
• Telemetry System
• Server
Management
System
• IOT
• Telecommunicati
ons
• Cloud Computing,
Information
Systems and
Health
Informatics
• Control Panel Fabrication
• Control System Integration
• Control System Troubleshoot
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Control and Plant Automation
• Pneumatic Control System
• Data Acq & Control Module
• Motion Control System
• Control System Design
• PC-based control technology
• Modular Control System
• Control System +5
• Electronic Control
• AGV Controller Design
• Electromechanical Control System
• Embedded System Programming
• Algorithm Design
• Embedded Box PCs
• Industrial Computers +3
• Software
• SCADA +2
• PLC +3
• Process Control
• Embedded Computing
• Automation System
• Factory Automation
• Process Automation
• IPC based automation
• Interface Engineering
• Human Machine Interface +1
• TwinCAT Automation Software
• Motion Control
• Motion Control
• Human Robot Interaction
• Underwater Robots
• Human Motion Tracking and
Analysis
• Machine Conditioning Monitoring
• Material Analyst
• Component
Sourcing
• Materials and
Manufacturing
• Electronic/Mechanical Design
• Mechanical +1
• Mechanical Assemblies
• Machine Design
• Machine Fabrication +1
• Mechanical Seal Product Design
• Mechanical – FMS, CMC
• Mechatronics Design/Analysis
• AGV Hardware Design
• CAD/CAM Design 2
• Tooling Design
• Circuit Design
• PCB Fabrication
• SERVO
• CNC + 1
• Motors and Tires
• Servo Drives
• Precision Metal Tooling + 1
• Precision Metal Stamping
• Pneumatic Automation
• Process Equipment/Machinery
• 3D Aluminum Prototyping
• Precision Machining of Tools
• Assembly and Checking Jig
• Tools, Dies and Blow
• Rubber and Forming Mould
• DELCAM
• MASTERCAM
• SOLIDWORK
• AUTOCAD
• Metal Fabrication
• Surface Mount Technology
• Through Hole Technology
• Motor and Drives
• Material Handling Platform
• Mechanical Motion Control
• Drives Repair
• Mechatronics Architecture
• Electric Machine Design
ACTIVITIES :
DESIGN, FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, INTEGRATION, MANUFACTURE, PROTOTYPING, TESTING, TRAINING, WELDING, DISTRIBUTOR, MAINTENANCE , INSTALLATION

9. UAV
Surveillance
Detection System
Pipeline and Electrical
Fault Detection
Geospatial
Intelligence System
Education Robotics
Research Robot
Platform - Dr Robot
Servo Motor
Controller
Welding and Cutting
Machine
Precision CNC
Milling
Precision Wire Cut
Laser Machine
Analog, Digital,
Mixed Signal
Optoelectronic
components
Power Products
AGV Parts &
Accessories
AGV
Automated Guided
Vehicles (AGV)
Conveyor Feeding
Machine
Sliding Table Saw
Industrial Saw
Blades
Automation
Solution
Robotic Sustems.
AGV
Laser Guided
NanoSatellite
UAV
Process Control
LASER
ROBOMACHINE
RoboDrill RoboShot RoboCut RoboNano Robotics Training Kit
Robotics
Development
Board/Tools
Microcontroller
DC Motor Automation PC 620 Automation Panel
Rotary System
Varispeed AC
YASKAWA
Distributor
AC and DC servos
AC inverter
FA Controllers
GGM
Handex
MC Microstep Fuji Electric
ExceM
RK Rose + Krieger
Oriental Motor
Fastech
Dongbu Robot
(Dasarobot)
Urawa
Kyowa
Liming Servo Box
Sungil Coupling
Shihlin Servo Motor
Electronic/Electrical
Components
Microcontroller Kits
Robot Training Kits
Total Valve
management
Modular aluminium
profile system and
bearings
Steppo Motor
AC/DC
Shaft Coupling
process batching
transfer & storage
system
engineering &
technical solutions
packaging systems
specialised solutions
automation system factory automation
water treatment
plant
irrigation and flood
mitigation
Industrial Robot
Tightening
QUBE Control
Laser Soldering
Automation
Desktop Soldering
Robot
Desktop Robot ROBOTICS SYSTEM FOOD PACKAGING PAINTING SYSTEM
CUSTOM MADE
SPECIAL GRIPPER &
CONVEYOR
Multiport
communication
cards
reverse engineering
engineering design
parts specification
ruggedized
workstations
flat panel
LCD touchscreens
I/O cards
panel PCs
Online analyser sensor for water
waste water
treatment processes
laboratory tester
photo meter / jar
tester
metering pumps /
chemical feeder;
pressure instuments
gigabit industrial
ethernet switch
wired / wireless
device server
industrial fiber
media converter
video server, serial
device gateway
GSM / GPRS modem
panel PC &
industrial computer
ruggedized
portables &
computer
protocol
communication &
gateway
Industrial PCs &
servers
DAQ cards /
modules
panel PCs & display
PXI & compact PCI
systems & i/o
high end video
capture cards
motion controller
cards
real-time
distributed i/o
embedded PC PC/104+ Cpu & i/o
Factory Automation
Machine &
Equipment
High Precision Parts
Automation System
Solutions
SCADA Systems
Precision
components
fieldbus
components
I/Os
Industrial
Automation
Environmental
Engineering
Statutory
Requirements
Maintenance
Services
engineering services Bulk Storage System Air Filtration System
Mixing System
Grinding & Milling
System
Sieving &
Classification
System
Pneumatic
Conveying System
Weighing Batching
System
snack food
processing and
packaging machines
processing line
machineries whole
plant machineries
Technical Education
Training Equipment
Industry Control
System
XYZ Robot
precision machined
parts,
custom made single
machinery
industrial
automation systems
turnkey
engineering service
component
machineries
equipment
ROV UAV Drone (UAV)
Product/Services - Companies

10. Robotics Floor Cleaner Cytron Products Robot Vacuum Cleaner Ninebot Products Robot Vacuum Cleaner “Mitsubishi PLCs
Inverters
Robots and servo systems
Koganei pneumatics,
Panasonic sensors, Oriental motors,
Nitta Moore tubings and
fittings,
Convum vacuum systems" "Factory Automation PLCs Control Components
Hydraulic Compoments
Conveyors"
Markati Fullscale XT Plus 3D
Printer
Electronic
"Pnuematic Components
Proximity Sensor
PLC
Control
Spin Dry Filter"
"Industrial Equipment HV/LV Power System" "Automation Devices
PLC
HMI
Pneumatic components
Sensor
Servo Motors"
"Electrical/Mechanical
Equipments
Filtration System Replacement Filter"
Engineering
Accessories/Components
"system design
etrofitting of electrical &
pneumatic control systems
complete system intergration &
supplies"
Sony factory automation
desktop robot (XYZ, XYZR);
video microscope; automatic screw feeder.
"LV distribution
Control components"
Machine vision system
components
"LV electrical
industrial control products."
"Panasonic AC Servo
Gear Boxes
Laser Machines"
"Liquid Pumps,
Vacuum & Compressor Pumps.
Milling Machine
Tuning Machine
Precision Grinding
EDM Wire Cut"
"Automated filling machine
Automated labelling machine"
"Directional Control Valve
Air Cylinder
Rotary Actuator
Vacuum Equipments
Switchers
Sensors
Flow Control Equipments
Product - Distributors

11. Robotics
Workshop/Training
UR Training "Motor
Advance sensor
Wireless
communication
Microcontroller "
"Automation
technology
-AC/DC Drives &
Systems
-Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC)
"Embedded System
DSP
Software Testing Mobile Tech"
"Industrial Control
and Automation
PLC
Control
AC/DC System"
Siemens PLC
Training - Companies

12. In- House Robotics Products/Researches
-
No Research Technology Status Challenges Future
Technology
5 Underwater
Robotics
Platforms
Mobile Robots Not Commercialised • Acceptance by
users
• Local market
not ready and
too small
• Lack of trust in
local
technology
6 Bouy System Mobile Platform Not Commercialised
7 Tunnel
Inspection
Robot
Mobile Robots Not Commercialised
8 ROV Not Commercialised
9 UAV Not Commercialised

13. In- House Robotics Products/Researches
-
No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology
10 Surveillance Robot In progress
11 Robotlesa FMS Mechanical In Progress
12 Snake Robot Own Use
13 Humanoid Robot Own Use
14 Flower Robot Commercialised
15 Measuring Robot For school use Commercialised
16 Drone (UAV) In Progress
17 XYZ Robot Pick and Place Commercialised • Limited
funding
• Cost
Machine Vision
Robotics System
PC based Controls

14. In- House Robotics Products/Researches
-
No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology
18 Assitive Device for
Hand
Control
System/Robotics
Not
commercialized
• Limited budget in
funding
• Technology not up to
mark
Bio Medical
Engineering
19 Navigation
Automation
Not
commercialized
• Need more funding
• Robotics need
advanced facilities
20 Path Taking Not
commercialized
21 Sensor Integration Not
commercialized
22 AUV Robust Control Not
commercialized
Lack of Testing Equipment Multi AUV cooperative
strategy
23 ASV Navigation &
Control
Not
commercialized
Swarming Robotics
Technology

15. In- House Robotics Products/Researches
-
No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology
24 Underwater Vehicle Docking Not commercialized Underwater Localization,
Mapping, Underwater
Structure Inspection
25 HRI for child with
cerebral palsy
HRI Not commercialized
26 Human Robot
Interaction
HRI Not commercialized Social Robots
27 Social Robot to
support learning
Not commercialized
28 Autonomous Surface
Vehicle
Navigation Not commercialized Visual Navigation
29 Brain Science Neurology Not commercialized
30 Prosthetic Medical
Rehabilitiation
31 Social Robotics Social Science Not commercialized

16. No Technology Area No of Expertise Remarks
1 Power Storage and Management Low power microelectronics
Power Electronics
Energy and Power System
High Voltage
Power Electronics and Drives
Active Power Filter
CISIR
APU
CERIA
CERIA
CERIA
CERIA
20 L/D, 15 M Students, 5 PhD Students
2 Robot Intelligence Fuzzy Logic
Neural Network
Genetic Algorithm
Expert System
Pattern Recognition
VLSI System Design
System Level Integration
Embedded System
Neural Networks
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering
Machine Learning
Data mining
Fuzzy Logic
Cloud Computing
Knowledge Representation
Smart Decision Making
Neural Network
Pneumatic Artificial Muscle
(CAIRO)
(CAIRO)
(CAIRO)
(CAIRO)
CISIR +1
CISIR
CISIR
CISIR
APU +2
APU + 4
APU + 1
APU
APU
APU + 2
APU
APU
CERIA
CERIA
Lecturers
Lecturers
3 Communication Optic Fiber/Wireless Communication
Wireless and Mobile System
Data Compression
4 New Materials Nano Devices
Silicon Nanoelectrics
Nanofabrication Technologies
APU
Note:
Data for 10 Robotics Research Centre
Level of Expertise :
Awareness Technician  Students Developers  Lecturers

17. No Technology Area No. of Expertise Remarks
5 Sensor Motor Advance Sensors
Signal Processing
Image Processing and Analysis
Computer Vision
Intelligent Signal
Optical Communication
Medical Image Processing
Signal and Image Processing
Infrared remote sensing technology
(CAIRO)
(CISIR + 3)
(CISIR +2)
(CISIR)
(CISIR)
(CISIR)
APU + 1
APU + 3
Lecturers/Developers
Lecturers/Developers (P)
Lecturers/Developers (P)
6 Control Microcontroller
Control System
Precision Motion Control
Control theory
Control System Engineering
Motion Control
Control System
Fuzzy Logic Controller
Human Robot Interaction
Speech Technology
Precise GPS Positioning
GIS/Geospatial Data Analysis
User Interface
Nonlinear System
Process Control
(CAIRO)
(CISIR)
CERIA + 1
CERIA
CERIA
CERIA
CERIA
CERIA
(HBIR)
APU
(CISIR)
(CISIR)
CERIA
CERIA
CERIA
Lecturers/Developers
Lecturers/Developers (P)
Students (PhD)
Lecturers/D
7 Mechanical Wireless Communication
Mechatronics
Robotics and Biomedical App
Machine Conditioning Monitoring
Humanoid and Ubiquitous
Rapid Prototyping
Engineering Materials
Mechatronic Engineering
Electric Machine Design
Actuator
(CAIRO)
(CISIR)
(CISIR)
(CRA MMU)
(CRA MMU)
APU
APU
CERIA + 1
CERIA
CERIA
Lecturers/Developers
Level of Expertise :
Awareness Technician  Students Developers  Lecturers

18. Robotics
Research
Centres/COE
CAIRO
Underwater
Robotics
Research –USM
UNIKL MFI COE
(SWARM,
Automotive and
Unmanned
Robotics
Vehicle)
HUROBS
(Mechatronics
Architecture)
CERIA
CRA MMU
(Ubiquitous
Robotics)
CISIR
(Biomedical
Signal and
Image Analysis)
USM
Underwater
Robotics
Research Group
UITM –
Humanoid Brain
Impairment
Research
myRIS UMS
(Medical
Robotics)

19. • CAIRO (Artificial Intelligence Research Group)
• CISIR UTP ( Intelligent Medical Imaging)
• HUROBS (System Integrated Intelligence)
• CRA (Humanoid Intelligence)
• myRIS (Intelligent System)
ROBOT DEVELOPMENT – RESEARCH CENTRES MAPPING
• CISIR UTP (Signal and Image Processing,
Visual Surveillance & Monitoring)
• CAIRO (Vision System Development
Software)
• CAIRO (Robotics & Mechatronics
Research Group
• CAIRO (Control and Automation)
• Humanoid Brain Impairment
Research – UITM
• Underwater Robotics Research –
USM
• UNIKL MFI COE (SWARM,
Automotive and Unmanned
Robotics Vehicle)
• HUROBS (Mechatronics
Architecture)
• CERIA (Rehabilitation Engineering
and Assistive Tech)
• CERIA (Robotics and Industrial
Automation)
• CRA MMU (Ubiquitous Robotics)
• CISIR (Biomedical Signal and Image
Analysis)
• USM Underwater Robotics
Research Group
• UITM – Humanoid Brain
Impairment Research
• myRIS UMS (Medical Robotics)
• APU (Speech Technology)
• HUROBS (Human-Machine Interaction)
• HUROBS (Efficiency Optimisation)
• myRIS (Sensors)
• CERIA (Power Electronics and Drives)
• CERIA (Energy and Power System)

20. Objective National Focal Point for Robotics and
Automation Networks in Malaysia
Acquire advanced technologies and working with
local industries to enhance their products in a way
of improving their competitiveness
Develop and nurture the research growth in
FKE. CeRIA conducts researches in new
technologies, consultations, testing and also
new product developments. In addition, CeRIA
also support the post-graduate programs
through university-industry collaborations.
Research-led center of excellence,
embarks on research activities ranging
from medical and rehabilitation robotics,
intelligent mechatronics to bio-sensing
Collaboration - Academic Collaboration
- Education program
Industrial Collaboration
– joint projects, consultancy, staff attachment,
industrial research grant, industrial data
• Post-graduate programs through
university-industry collaboration, local
and global centres of excellence,
research
• institutes and other universities
Initiated various impactful activities in the
past few years. For instance, the
International Symposium on Robotics and
Intelligent Sensors (IRIS2010) was initiated
in Nagoya University in Japan in 2010, and
the German-Malaysian Workshop Series
was started in Hannover University in
Germany in 2012
Research • Connected Vehicles
• Unmanned Robotics Vehicles
• Robotics Cars
• Vision System Development Software
• Intelligent Diagnostic of Power Transformer
• Virtual Laboratory
• Syariah Compliant Automated Chicken
Slaughtering System
Total grant = RM 15 million
100 journal publication, 50 awards
Robotics and Industrial Automation (RIA
Research Group)
- Energy and Power Systems (EPS Research
Group)
- Power Electronics and Drives (PED Research
Group)
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology (REAT Research Group)
• Rehabilitation/Medical Robotics
• Military Robotics
Human Capital - - Lecturers
- Research Officers
- 200 Students (from Jan 2015 – current = 29
Masters and PhD students)
COE Manager, Dr. Hidayat Zainuddin • Actively participating in robotic
competitions of national and
international levels and won top prizes.
• HuRoBs towards a Higher Institution
Centre of Excellence (HICoE)
http://coerobotics.weebly.com/ http://www.cairo.utm.my http://ceria.utem.edu.my http://hurobs.uitm.edu.my/