4 questionnaires analysis

Study on Gap Analysis of Malaysia Robotics Industry for the Implementation of IC Innovation for National Robotics (IC-I NR)

4. Questionnaires Analysis

Questionnaires: Focus and ScopeTechnology

• 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

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Robotics Stakeholders (numbers by role)

Research Centre Solution Provider DistributorTraining Centre/Academia Others

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Education

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Questionnaires Analysis

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

In- House Robotics Products/Researches

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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 DesignAGV Controller Design

2 Humanoid Robots

Embedded Controllers Not Commercialised

Cost Embedded technology like system on a chip and Internet of Things (IoT)

Vision System3 Robotics

ExoskeletonsEmbedded ControllersBio Signal Processing

4 Tele Presence Robot

Embedded Controller


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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 Commercialised7 Tunnel

Inspection Robot

Mobile Robots Not Commercialised

8 ROV Not Commercialised

9 UAV Not Commercialised


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10 Surveillance Robot In progress11 Robotlesa FMS Mechanical In Progress12 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 VisionRobotics SystemPC based Controls


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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


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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

IssuesInsufficient

Research Fund

Insufficient Commercialisati

on 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

IssuesLimited Budget on

Funding Less Research GrantPerception of public that products from overseas is

of higher qualityNeed 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 FundLack 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

Government AssistanceMore development and

commercialization fundingFree 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 AwarenessMOSTI 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

Government AssistanceConsolidated 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

Local Technology

Outdated Technology

Reliability Issues

Spare Parts

Product List:• Automated Guided Vehicle

(AGV)

Product List:• Robot arm (Universal Robot

owned Product)

Human Capital Issues

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Barriers of Hiring Skilled Employees

Limited Work Experience Job HoppingLack of Education Lack of Practical Skills

In house Improvement StrategiesAdvice, 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

ReasonsCurrent Education System too many theory/non practicalStudents 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 exposuresStudents exposed to real robot programming rather than simulatorHands 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

Human Capital ProfilingProject Engineer

Programming (CAD/Solidworks)

Hardware Design

Testing

Troubleshooting

Technical Support

Do you think Malaysian Graduates fulfill the industry needs?

Yes No

ReasonsGraduates lack of practical skillsNeed 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


Design and Research

Programming

Testing

Hardware troubleshooting

Software Troubleshooting

Welding

Technica

l Support

Machine O

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Skillset Importance

Most Important Important Neutral Not Important Least Important

Future Needs in Human Capital for RoboticsElectronic TroubleshootingR&D SkillsMore understanding on mechatronics, electrical/electronics/AutoCAD/Solidworks, Sensing, PLC Programming


Government Incentives in Human CapitalAdvance Training and Hands-on WorkshopFunding for lecturers to improve hands on skillsIncentive to industrial player to support educationalProvide links with local and international industries utilizing robotics and automation technology to participate in research related to field problems they have

Types of Trainings NeededCurrent TechnologyIntensive training in Vision technologyRobot Handling and ProgrammingMarket Needs in AutomationCAD DrawingMechanical Design

Improving Human Capital for Robotics in MalaysiaLearn from other country’s education program in RoboticsOrganise more robotics competition at all levelsBetter interaction between university and industryThere should be universities dedicated to skill and training development using latest technologyGive incentives to companies to expand facilities using robotics and automation expand more opportunities in jobNetworking and face-face engagement can benefit most researchers working in the area. As such activities like conferences exhibition and competitions can improve human capital

Standard Awareness

Yes NoList 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 NoList 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