Dr Ishkandar Bahrain is an International Expert and Consultant in Automation, Robotics and AI; a very Successful Entrepreneur and Mentor Coach to many startups. He started his illustrious multi faceted career in UPM, and ever since has held many different positions including: Executive Chairman, TechCapital Group Of Companies; President, Malaysia Robotics and Automation Society (MyRAS); Adjunct Professor, National Defense University of Malaysia; National Robotics Head, Malaysia-South Korea Bilateral Industrial Cooperation, MITI; National Program Advisor, Industrial Center for Innovation for National Robotics, SIRIM; National Expert for Mobile Robotics, World Skills Competition, Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resources; Chairman, Malaysia Robotics and Automation Interest Group (myRAig); Executive Committee, IEEE Robotics and Automation, Malaysian Chapter and Head of Campus & Dean, UniKL MFI. He graduated with an honours degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Southampton UK and attained his PhD in Robotics from University of Bradford UK.
ASEAN Robotics and AI Network - A Catalyst for Research, Development and Innovation Collaboration
The talk will begin with an Overview of ASEAN’s Technological Landscape in the ASEAN Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Network. This will include; the current State of Robotics and AI in ASEAN and provide a snapshot of how ASEAN countries are advancing in Robotics and AI. Several Key Players and Initiatives will be highlighted in major countries and projects within ASEAN that are leading the way in these fields. The talk will also cover the Importance of Collaboration in Robotics and AI, especially in the areas of; Strength in Unity, Regional Challenges and Opportunities and several Case Studies.