Summary
  • International conference presents 36 research papers on emerging technologies.
  • AI model achieves 94.2% accuracy in recognising hand gestures.
  • Researchers demonstrate AI-generated EV battery cooling designs.

GEORGE TOWN, November 7 — Wawasan Open University hosted the fourth International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics on November 3 and 4.

Featuring 36 research papers on artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing. Researchers presented an AI model achieving 94.2% accuracy in hand gesture recognition.

And technology capable of generating electric vehicle battery cooling designs in under a second. WOU Vice-Chancellor Yap Eng Hwa emphasised stronger collaboration.

Between universities and manufacturers. The conference also examined workforce readiness, skills shortages and challenges facing small businesses adopting advanced technologies.