UniKL works with Kiria in developing robotic sector
Published on: Friday, November 21, 2014
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) will collaborate with Korea Institute for Industry Robot Advancement (Kiria) to develop new technologies in the field of robotics in the country.Head of UniKL-MFI Robotic Excellence Centre, Prof Dr Ishkandar Baharin said the collaboration stemmed from bilateral negotiations between UniKL and Kiria held during the 11th Ubiquitous Robots and Ambient Intelligence (URAI 2014) international conference here recently."UniKL has agreed to collaborate with Kiria in developing robotic industry and producing robots here using Korean expertise," he said.
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He said the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry would assist in producing robots while the Ministry of International Trade and Industry would help with efforts in developing robotic industry in the country.He said Kiria was selected based on their experience as one of the world's fastest growing agencies in robotics.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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