Programmes that move robots from demonstration to deployment
One flagship programme for each of MEIHA's objectives, connecting research, industry, talent and regional partners.
Flagship programmes
One programme for each objective
Members take part through working groups, events and projects. Each programme is open to every membership category unless stated otherwise.
- OBJ 01
National Ecosystem Forum
Regular convenings and an annual summit that bring researchers, companies, investors, educators, end users and government into one room.
- Annual MEIHA Summit and technology showcase
- Quarterly member forums and site visits
- Member directory and capability map of Malaysia’s ecosystem
- OBJ 02
Research Collaboration Network
Links universities and research institutes with industry partners on embodied AI, Physical AI, humanoid robotics and enabling technologies.
- Joint research projects and consortium grant applications
- Shared access to testbeds, labs and datasets
- Technical seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions
- OBJ 03
Pilot & Deployment Programme
Helps organisations move from demonstrations to useful applications by starting from real operational problems.
- Industry challenge calls that publish end-user problems
- Matching with solution providers and integrators
- Pilot design, safety review and results reporting
- OBJ 04
Talent & Skills Programme
Develops the engineers, technicians and entrepreneurs Malaysia needs to build and run embodied systems.
- Technical training and professional development courses
- Student robotics challenges and internships with member companies
- Mentoring and exposure for start-ups and emerging companies
- OBJ 05
Safety, Standards & Ethics Forum
Gives Malaysian industry a coordinated voice on how embodied systems should be made safe, interoperable and trustworthy.
- Industry input to standards bodies and regulators
- Guidance on safe deployment near people
- Position papers on ethics, data and responsible use
- OBJ 06
Local Capability & Commercialisation
Connects promising technologies with Malaysian engineering, manufacturing, integration and service partners so value stays in the country.
- Supplier matching for components and subsystems
- Investor briefings and pitch sessions
- Pathways for local assembly, integration and after-sales service
- OBJ 07
ASEAN & International Partnerships
Strengthens Malaysia’s regional role and opens doors for Malaysian expertise, technology and businesses abroad.
- Collaboration with robotics associations across ASEAN and beyond
- Trade and study missions
- Hosting international delegations and experts in Malaysia
Lab to deployment
From demonstration to useful work
Many robots impress on stage and never reach a workplace. MEIHA supports each stage of the path.
Research
Knowledge sharing and collaborative projects between institutions and industry.
Demonstration
Matching promising technologies with real industry needs.
Pilot
Supporting pilot projects that test robots in live operations.
Deployment
Connecting with Malaysian engineering, manufacturing, integration and service partners to scale.
Partner with us
Bring a challenge, a technology or a talent programme
We welcome proposals from companies, research institutions, government agencies and international organisations who want to run a programme with MEIHA.