Tech Garage Seminar Vol. VIII : Panel Session

Panel Session – AI-Powered DX Robots: Transforming Facility Operations

Tech Garage Seminar Vol. VIII

What happens when intelligent robotics meet the urgent demands of modern facility management? In this dynamic panel session, Tech Garage Seminar Vol. VIII explores how AI-powered DX (Digital Transformation) robots are not just automating routine tasks, but fundamentally redefining the operational landscape of factories, commercial buildings, data centers and beyond.

The session will showcase real-world deployments of robotic systems that learn, adapt, and act. Learn how these technologies are improving safety, optimizing workflows, and enabling predictive maintenance—while addressing workforce shortages and sustainability goals.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion featuring:

Panelist

Mr. Kenta Nakagawa

Executive Officer and COO, ugo Inc.

Mr Nakagawa is a robotics engineer and global partnerships manager with a background in computer engineering and a dual master’s degree in robotics from France and Japan. He specializes in building and deploying autonomous robots for business operations and digital transformation. Currently, he leads international expansion and technical development at UGO, a Japanese robotics company. He is passionate about bridging technology and real-world needs through innovation, collaboration, and cultural understanding. With experience across Japan, Southeast Asia, and beyond, he enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and global partnerships to drive meaningful impact in smart infrastructure and robotics.

Dr. Yeong Che Fai

CEO, DF Automation,

Dr. Yeong Che Fai is the CEO and co-founder of DF Automation and Robotics and former Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He earned his PhD from Imperial College London, specializing in AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Yeong has published over 100 papers and received several awards, including the BIS World Invention Award and MOE Best Entrepreneurship Award. A frequent keynote speaker, Dr. Yeong has also delivered four TEDx talks.

Moderated by

Mr. Ambrose Chia,

Assistant Manager, Leave a Nest Singapore

Ambrose graduated with a Master's degree in Technopreneurship and Innovation from Nanyang Technological University. As a member of Leave a Nest Frontier Development Division, Ambrose hopes to strengthen the science and deep technology startup ecosystem through cross-border business development and expansion of startups. He serves as managing director of 144 Ventures, a pre-seed investment arm of Leave a Nest.

Expect bold ideas, practical use cases, and a glimpse into the future of intelligent automation. This is where digital transformation gets real.

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