Empowering AI with Human Senses
Bridging AI and the Physical World for Real-World Impact
Our Tactile Language Models (TLM) transform AI by integrating visual, tactile, and linguistic processing, enabling machines to intuitively understand physical interactions.
Impact Across Industries
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Healthcare
Back injuries alone cost the U.S. economy between $20-50 billion annually. TLM can help develop solutions like smart back braces that reduce injury rates and improve workplace safety.
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Sustainability
With 85% of textiles in the U.S. discarded due to sorting challenges, TLM can revolutionize textile recycling by improving material identification and sorting processes.
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Robotics
High damage rates in goods and inefficiencies in manual labor can be mitigated by integrating TLM into robotic systems, enhancing their ability to interact safely and effectively with human workers.
Our Innovation
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BackyTM Posture safety
An AI-powered smart back brace designed to enhance workplace safety.
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Tac-Finger Robotic gripper
A robotic gripper that utilizes tactile feedback for improved handling of various materials.
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Texture recognition for fabric prediction
Texture recognition for fabric prediction.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Benjamin Tee
VICE PRESIDENT (NUS ENETRPRISE), EX VICE DEAN (RESEARCH), NUS MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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Dr. Harold Soh
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NUS COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Aashish Mehta
SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR