Engineering Systems & Design Technology Centre

The Engineering Systems & Design Technology Centre offers innovative, practical solutions to help your business navigate and thrive in today’s fast-changing technological landscape. By collaborating with us, you also tap into opportunities for capability development—ensuring that your workforce and future talent remain industry-ready.

Focus areas

Robotics and automation

Robotics and automation are key pillars of Industry 4.0. We support the integration of technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, big data, and automation into your operations—helping you boost efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Urban sustainability

We partner with organisations to co-develop sustainable solutions for greener cities. Our efforts focus on reducing carbon emissions, promoting renewable energy, and optimising infrastructure for better environmental and social outcomes.

Healthcare applications

Improve lives with healthcare technologies ranging from assistive devices and antimicrobial coatings to indoor air quality systems. We help you bring community-focused health innovations to market faster.

5G applications

We support businesses in adopting 5G technology to enable smarter systems with high-speed, low-latency connectivity. This opens doors to new capabilities in autonomous vehicles, IoT networks, and real-time communication tools across industries.

Agrifood innovation

Address food security and sustainability challenges with solutions developed at our centre. Our innovations improve yield, enhance food safety and quality, and promote climate-resilient farming practices.

Resources and facilities

Our labs are equipped with state-of-the-art systems designed to support your R&D and innovation goals.

RP-Daikin HVAC Solutions Lab

Jointly developed with Daikin, this lab helps businesses tackle real-world HVAC challenges. Capabilities include:

• Energy-efficient HVAC systems

• Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)

• Indoor agriculture air solutions

• Ventilation and air purification strategies

Smart Devices Lab

Ideal for companies working in embedded tech and sensor systems. Key capabilities include:

• IoT development

• Smart sensors and computer vision

• Robotics and machine learning

• Biomedical electronics and embedded systems

The Intersection

This lab supports projects in electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous transport, and 5G-enabled innovations. You’ll find:

• EV and charging system development

• Autonomous vehicle systems

• On-site 5G microcell for connectivity trials

Intelligent Robotic Automation (IRA) Lab

Work alongside us to co-develop robotics solutions. This lab offers:

• Smart adaptive robotics

• 3D vision pick-and-place systems

• REST/API integrations

• Digital twin modelling

• NLP-based robotic programming

• A range of industrial and collaborative robots (cobots)

Project highlights

Underwater Health and Safety Monitoring

Partner: Maschine Technology Pte Ltd

We developed a wearable device that tracks the health and location of commercial divers in real time. The system enables rapid response in emergencies and improves operational safety underwater.

Smart Coatings for Solar Panels

Partner: Three Summit Ventures Pte Ltd

This project introduced vapour-phase coating technology that enhances solar panel performance while reducing maintenance. The new coating delivers better adhesion and includes super-hydrophilic, anti-fogging properties.

AI-Powered Produce Grading and Sorting

Partner: Enfarm Pte Ltd

We built a machine learning system to identify and grade indoor-farmed vegetables—starting with kale—with over 90% accuracy. The solution includes wireless data transmission to IoT platforms and cloud servers for remote monitoring of temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels.

Partner with us

Whether you're an SME, innovation-driven company, or MNC, we are ready to work with you on applied R&D projects that drive impact. Let’s co-develop smart solutions that meet your business and sustainability goals.