Singapore Embodied AI Challenge for Manufacturing

The Singapore Embodied AI Challenge for Manufacturing is Singapore’s first national-level competition on embodied AI and robotics. It is built around a real industry problem and is among the first embodied AI competitions globally to be designed this way. It is organised by the National Robotics Programme (NRP), A*STAR, and PINE Lab@NTU.

In this inaugural edition, teams will build embodied AI solutions for a robotic platform performing precise manipulation tasks in a 3D mock-up semiconductor manufacturing chamber built by Micron. Tasks include opening the chamber, removing and reinstalling components, inspection, cleaning surfaces and reassembly.

Who can join: Teams of 1 to 6 members from anywhere in the world, including students, engineers, roboticists, researchers, startups and industry. 

Online simulation phase: Now open until 31 December 2026. Participants get simulation data, synthetic datasets, baseline models and evaluation tools. The top-scoring teams advance to the finals.

Onsite finals: 20 March 2027 at RoboSG! 2027, where finalists deploy their solutions on a physical robotic platform in a live arena.

Prize pool: S$88,000, with a top prize of S$50,000. 

Supported by: Micron Technology (Title Sponsor), Infineon Technologies (Event Sponsor), Galbot (robotic platform provider), and Lightwheel and NSCC Singapore (technology partners).

Find out more and register at: https://nrp.gov.sg/SGEAIchallenge/