4 questionnaires analysis
- 1. Study on Gap Analysis of Malaysia Robotics Industry for the Implementation of IC Innovation for National Robotics (IC-I NR)
- 3. Questionnaires: Focus and Scope Technology • Technology adoption and implementation • Related issues Human Capital • Human Capital Demand (what industries/research centres need) • Human Capital Supply (what academia provides) • Related issues Standards • Awareness, readiness and willingness of stakeholders to implement robotics related standards • Related issues
- 5. 7 11 4 19 4 Robotics Stakeholders (numbers by role) Research Centre Solution Provider Distributor Training Centre/Academia Others 0 3 15 2 9 1 8 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Sectors Served Sectors Served Questionnaires Analysis
- 6. Research Areas • Industrial Automation • Embedded Computing • Intelligent System Development • Vision and Imaging Reasons • Market’s Needs • In house strength and capabilities Funding • Own Capital • Government Funding • L2M • Cradle Fund
- 7. In- House Robotics Products/Researches - No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology 1 Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Navigation Method Commercialised • Laser range finder to map out environment • AGV navigation without physical guide Integration and Application to Customer Server Management System AGV Hardware Design AGV Controller Design 2 Humanoid Robots Embedded Controllers Not Commercialised Cost Embedded technology like system on a chip and Internet of Things (IoT) Vision System 3 Robotics Exoskeletons Embedded Controllers Bio Signal Processing 4 Tele Presence Robot Embedded Controller
- 8. In- House Robotics Products/Researches - No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology 5 Underwater Robotics Platforms Mobile Robots Not Commercialised • Acceptance by users • Local market not ready and too small • Lack of trust in local technology 6 Bouy System Mobile Platform Not Commercialised 7 Tunnel Inspection Robot Mobile Robots Not Commercialised 8 ROV Not Commercialised 9 UAV Not Commercialised
- 9. In- House Robotics Products/Researches - No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology 10 Surveillance Robot In progress 11 Robotlesa FMS Mechanical In Progress 12 Snake Robot Own Use 13 Humanoid Robot Own Use 14 Flower Robot Commercialised 15 Measuring Robot For school use Commercialised 16 Drone (UAV) In Progress 17 XYZ Robot Pick and Place Commercialised • Limited funding • Cost Machine Vision Robotics System PC based Controls
- 10. In- House Robotics Products/Researches - No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology 18 Assitive Device for Hand Control System/Robotics Not commercialized • Limited budget in funding • Technology not up to mark Bio Medical Engineering 19 Navigation Automation Not commercialized • Need more funding • Robotics need advanced facilities 20 Path Taking Not commercialized 21 Sensor Integration Not commercialized 22 AUV Robust Control Not commercialized Lack of Testing Equipment Multi AUV cooperative strategy 23 ASV Navigation & Control Not commercialized Swarming Robotics Technology
- 11. In- House Robotics Products/Researches - No Research Technology Status Challenges Future Technology 24 Underwater Vehicle Docking Not commercialized Underwater Localization, Mapping, Underwater Structure Inspection 25 HRI for child with cerebral palsy HRI Not commercialized 26 Human Robot Interaction HRI Not commercialized Social Robots 27 Social Robot to support learning Not commercialized 28 Autonomous Surface Vehicle Navigation Not commercialized Visual Navigation 29 Brain Science Neurology Not commercialized 30 Prosthetic Medical Rehabilitiation 31 Social Robotics Social Science Not commercialized
- 12. Issues Insufficient Research Fund Insufficient Commercialisation Fund Insufficient Technical Manpower R&D Costly Investment – Insufficient cash flow to support R&D Local market not ready for automation Automation is very expensive investment and looking at very short ROI Insufficient facilities Limited R&D Research Fund to turn ideas to product – too many documentation for grant application Knowledge and Capability Limitations Talent Limitation Know how and skill sets Funding Insufficient research funds Trust and demand from superior due to high cost Insufficient skilled discipline and integration for automation system Difficult to get materials and components Budget to run robot club Local manufacturer with lower manufacturing cost Price and ready deployment specific to industry Fundings Expectations from consumers and publics Adhoc requests by government agencies Users’ Acceptance
- 13. Issues Limited Budget on Funding Less Research Grant Perception of public that products from overseas is of higher quality Need more funding Robotics need advanced facilities Lack of Testing Equipment Lack of Testing Facilities Expensive components imported from overseas Access to electronic components Test Equipments Limited Fund Lack of commitment from top university management Funding Insufficient research fund Price of existing technology is expensive Local industry doesn’t need high level of automation products currently Poor exposure on interest in robotics field Unclear career path prevents creative products produced by locals Lack of recognition from international community Credibility
- 14. Government Assistance More development and commercialization funding Free consultation from industry expert Help SME or product developers to find investor to further grow potential products Encourage industry by providing financial support (e.g: loan, grant) Policy to include robotics in education and medical field of rehabilitation Pump more funding/money and make the process transparent Ensure smoother process of procuring and purchase More discussion with researchers Options for researchers to open spin off while still working with the government. Solid safety net for researchers cum businessman Heighten Awareness MOSTI must do lots of awareness started from primary school Shared resources Shared R&D facilities Funding to develop new technology/capability Dedicated Flagship Program Funding X 2 Expertise Funding – Technofund Funding via grant National Robotics Centre Website Robotics to share resources Inject in curriculum Have a Robotics Centre for Reference Put inside the curriculum cross all discipline/program Intensive awareness training/roadshow/compe tition at primary/secondary/tertiar y level Government should allocate more funding in private sector not only in government/education sectors Shared Resources Enforcement (policies, etc) Funding Collaboration
- 15. Government Assistance Consolidated Approach Provide more funding. Do not slash original budget that was submitted in the application Provide a conducive environment and resources Government should come up with policies Involve multi universities in a research Provide enough testing and development facilities Provide collaboration grant from government and industry (joint venture) Expose the industry and community with the advanced robotics technology in solving daily tasks More funding More research grant to both local and international students in this domain Industry should partner with universities and research centres to help with funding and development Establishment of research institute where both local and international students can actively participates Government can contribute by becoming clients of Malaysian robotics products More research need to be applied and available funding Create a solid robotics platform Consistent Monitoring Policy
- 16. Local Technology Outdated Technology Reliability Issues Spare Parts Foreign Technology Expensive Reliable Certified by most international standards Better branding After Sales Lower Price due to Economies of Scale Product List: • Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Product List: • Robot arm (Universal Robot owned Product)
- 17. Human Capital Issues 3 2 0 4 Barriers of Hiring Skilled Employees Limited Work Experience Job Hopping Lack of Education Lack of Practical Skills In house Improvement Strategies Advice, Monitoring, Warning Mentor Program Internal Training from Juniors to Seniors Training to employees Participate in technical talks Industry visits Mentor Program On job training Do you think Teaching Factory can fulfill the human capital needs and requirements? Yes No Reasons Current Education System too many theory/non practical Students can learn more practical stuff and understand what really happen in real world from teaching factory Will only work if trainers are qualified with strong industry exposures Students exposed to real robot programming rather than simulator Hands on/practical with industry standard platform can teach students many on the job skills needed from day 1. It also exposes them to real world problems
- 18. Human Capital Profiling Project Engineer Programming (CAD/Solidworks) Hardware Design Testing Troubleshooting Technical Support Lecturer Control, Robotics and Automation R & D Engineer Design and Research Programming Hardware skill Testing skills Troubleshooting Support Engineer Testing Troubleshooting Softskill Technical Support Machine Operating Factory Supervisor Hardware troubleshooting Software Troubleshooting Repair Technician Trouble shooting Repair and Maintenance Welder Operation Production Machine Operator Machine Setting Normal Repair General Worker None specific skills
- 19. Do you think Malaysian Graduates fulfill the industry needs? Yes No Reasons Graduates lack of practical skills Need more exposure in real industry (be more hands on) The most accurate answer is YES and NO. We do fulfill most of requirements needed for graduates to conduct their job at 90%. But fail 10% due to circumstances Human Capital Needs and Requirement
- 20. Human Capital Needs and Requirement 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Skillset Importance Most Important Important Neutral Not Important Least Important Future Needs in Human Capital for Robotics Electronic Troubleshooting R&D Skills More understanding on mechatronics, electrical/electronics/AutoCAD/Solidworks, Sensing, PLC Programming
- 21. Human Capital Needs and Requirement Government Incentives in Human Capital Advance Training and Hands-on Workshop Funding for lecturers to improve hands on skills Incentive to industrial player to support educational Provide links with local and international industries utilizing robotics and automation technology to participate in research related to field problems they have Types of Trainings Needed Current Technology Intensive training in Vision technology Robot Handling and Programming Market Needs in Automation CAD Drawing Mechanical Design Improving Human Capital for Robotics in Malaysia Learn from other country’s education program in Robotics Organise more robotics competition at all levels Better interaction between university and industry There should be universities dedicated to skill and training development using latest technology Give incentives to companies to expand facilities using robotics and automation expand more opportunities in job Networking and face-face engagement can benefit most researchers working in the area. As such activities like conferences exhibition and competitions can improve human capital
- 22. Standard Awareness Yes No List of Standards CE SIRIM IEE CB-ASIA TUV Important Criteria Safety = 100% (12) Reliability = XX% (10) Performance Criteria = XX% 9) Others, Consistency =XX% (1) Standard Willingness Yes No List of Standards CE SIRIM IEE CB-ASIA TUV Motivation Financial Support Consultation Support Good to have standards as technology will be easy to be adopted Public funding and assistance Free Training/Workshop – QMS and Robotics Standards R&D Funding from government Valuable guide and exposure of standards certification Funding If have potential for commercialization Less bureaucracy