Tech-Garage Seminar Vol. VI: AI-Powered DX Robots – Where Intelligence Meets Innovation
Kuala Lumpur, 15 August 2025 – The sixth editions of the Tech-Garage Seminar Series brought together innovators, industry leaders and technology enthusiasts at the Center of Garage Malaysia for a morning of deep-tech insights and demonstrations. Running from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the event attracted participants from government agencies, academia, startups, and corporate sectors eager to explore the next wave of AI-powered robotics.
The morning began with an opening introduction by Mr. Fariz Syafiq from Leave a Nest Malaysia, setting the stage for the day’s focus on innovation and collaboration. This was followed by Mr. Takumi Jindo’s presentation on the Global South Project, highlighting opportunities for technological exchange, capacity building, and innovation deployment across emerging economies in the southern hemisphere.
Tech-Garage Seminar Vol. VI: AI-Powered DX Robots – Where Intelligence Meets Innovation
Mr. Kenta Nakagawa Presenting about Ugo Solutions
A highlight of the seminar was the keynote session by ugo, which showcased its DX robots designed to combine human capability with autonomous inspection and patrol systems. The Japanese word “ugo” (融合, yūgō) means fusion, reflecting the company’s mission to integrate human strengths with robotic intelligence. Attendees were introduced to features such as AI-powered meter reading, anomaly detection, environmental sensing, and cloud-based automation via the ugo Portal. Case studies demonstrated deployments across data centers, power plants, manufacturing facilities, and water treatment plants—reducing inspection time by up to 50% and enabling predictive maintenance.
The session also highlighted collaborations with local partners Robopreneur Sdn. Bhd., represented by its Founder and CEO Dr. Hanafiah Yussof, shared how robotics can address workforce shortages, improve safety, and drive digital transformation in Malaysia. Meanwhile, TrackerHero, represented by Muhamad Afiq Danial bin Noor Azizi, Head of Venture & Growth, a leading provider of integrated security and AI-powered monitoring platforms, demonstrated how its solutions can seamlessly integrate with ugo robots to deliver predictive, always-on security ecosystems.
Engagement and Collaboration Opportunities
Networking session during the Tech Garage Seminar
Throughout the seminar, participants engaged in interactive Q&A sessions, live demonstrations, and networking activities with solution providers including Robopreneur and TrackerHero. Discussions centered on how AI-driven robotics can be adapted to local operational environments, scaled across industries and integrated into existing systems.
The event concluded with a networking session, fostering collaboration between technology developers and potential adopters. Many attendees expressed interest in pilot projects and further exploration of AI-powered operational solutions.
The Tech-Garage Seminar Series continues to be a catalyst for knowledge exchange and partnership building in Southeast Asia’s deep-tech ecosystem. For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please contact Dr. Hadi Akbar ([email protected]) or Mr. Fariz Syafiq ([email protected]).