Malaysia Embodied Intelligence & Humanoid Association
MEIHAEmbodied Intelligence & Humanoids

Malaysia Embodied Intelligence & Humanoid Association

Building Malaysia's future in embodied AI and humanoid robotics.

MEIHA unites researchers, manufacturers, technology providers, system integrators, investors, educators and government to make Malaysia a leading ASEAN hub for intelligent machines that work in the real world.

61 companies mapped8 subsystems34 rules tracked
Supporting national priorities
  • National Robotics Roadmap2021–2030 · MOSTI
  • New Industrial Master Plan 2030NIMP 2030 · MITI
  • National Semiconductor Strategy2024 · MITI / MIDA
  • National AI Office2024 · Digital Ministry

The case for action

Robotics is scaling fastest in Asia. Humanoids are next.

Factories worldwide now run more robots than ever, and most new robots go to Asia, led by China. Malaysia has set clear national targets. MEIHA exists to help the country meet them with Malaysian talent, technology and companies.

600,000+

Industrial robots installed worldwide in 2025, up 11% on 2024.

IFR World Robotics 2026

59%

Share of 2025's installations that went to China alone: 354,000 robots.

IFR World Robotics 2026

55 → 195

Robots per 10,000 workers in Malaysia: 2019 level and the 2030 national target.

National Robotics Roadmap 2021–2030

5M

Industrial robots operating in factories worldwide, more than double seven years ago.

IFR World Robotics 2026

In the field

Humanoids are leaving the lab

Who we are

Vision

Malaysia as a leading ASEAN hub for embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics.

To establish Malaysia as a leading ASEAN hub for embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics, recognised for innovation, skilled talent, responsible adoption and practical deployment.

Mission

To unite Malaysia's embodied AI and humanoid robotics ecosystem; strengthen collaboration between research and industry; and accelerate the development, commercialisation and responsible deployment of technologies that benefit businesses and society.

Objectives and leadership

Membership

Shape how Malaysia builds and adopts intelligent machines.

Join the companies, institutions and professionals setting the direction for embodied AI and humanoid robotics in Malaysia.

  • Strategic Partner Industry leaders
  • Corporate Member Companies
  • SME & Startup Member Emerging companies
  • Institutional Member Universities & research
  • Professional Member Individuals
  • Student Member Full-time students