TIACON25 Main Stage - Robots x AI: The next frontier for robotics

Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally transforming robotics, moving machines from pre-programmed tools to autonomous, adaptive partners. This session from the Tech in Asia Conference 2025 brings together two industry pioneers to discuss how the fusion of AI and robotics is unlocking new levels of automation and efficiency. Daniel Ong (Menlo Research) and Daryl Lim (Augmentus Robotics) share insights on the most exciting developments in physical AI, from autonomous agents in the factory to intelligent robotics that can learn and adapt in real-world environments. Key Discussion Points: • Physical AI: How generative AI and deep learning are creating intelligent systems that understand the laws of physics and can interact meaningfully with the physical world. • Democratizing Robotics: Strategies for making sophisticated automation accessible and easy to deploy (the 'no-code' approach to robotics), enabling SMEs to leverage advanced tech. • The Future of Work: Addressing the shift from human replacement to human augmentation, where robots and AI enhance human labor and address talent shortages. • Next-Gen Applications: Exploring the breakthroughs in industrial automation, warehousing, and service robotics that are now commercially viable. Speakers: Daniel Ong Founder and CEO, Menlo Research Daryl Lim Co-Founder and CEO, Augmentus Robotics Faiz Rahman Partner, BEENEXT (Moderator) #TechinAsia #Robotics #AI #IndustrialAutomation #FutureOfWork #AutonomousSystems #AITech Loved this session? Be the first to get exclusive updates and early bird access for Tech in Asia Conference 2026! Sign up for early interest now: https://bit.ly/49UyVZx================= Let's keep in touch: • FB: https://www.facebook.com/techinasia/ • IG: https://www.instagram.com/techinasia/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/techinasia Tech in Asia (YC W15) is the largest English-language technology media company that focuses on Asia. From the latest news to the hottest trends and the boldest startups to the strongest titans, we cover everything tech in the region. Our goal is to build and serve Asia’s tech and startup community. Apart from producing and delivering quality editorial content, we connect brands with early adopters via Studios, our advertising agency unit. We organize tech conferences and events across Asia, and we operate the region’s go-to startup and technology jobs marketplace. See you on https://www.techinasia.com 🙂