UiTM, MARii LAUNCH SATELLITE NODE, A SHARED R&D CENTRE

SHAH ALAM, March 18 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) have launched the MARii-UiTM Satellite Node, a shared research and development (R&D) and talent development centre.

According to a joint statement today, the centre offers industry-grade facilities, tools and equipment focusing on automotive, automation, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and other related fields to stakeholders in the various technology sectors.

The Satellite Node, housed at the Smart Manufacturing Research Institute (SMRI) College of Engineering UiTM, aims to further strengthen the expansion of Industry 4.0 R&D, promote and develop academic, cultural, research cooperation and talent networks within the local technology sectors as well as strengthening the Society 5.0 suppliers development in Malaysia.

The statement said Satellite Node's goals kicks off with the signing of three memorandums of agreement (MoAs) between the two parties on Wednesday, covering the development of virtual learning system for metal additive manufacturing, IR4.0 Lean Karakuri Assembly Line Teaching & Learning and developing predictive models to perform COVID-19 symptoms detection.

The launch ceremony was officiated by UiTM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Roziah Mohd Janor and MARii chief executive officer Datuk Madani Sahari.

Roziah explained that this strategic partnership would provide an avenue for UiTM, especially in smart manufacturing engineering as well as expertise in other fields, to work with relevant industries; and at the same time support the nation by producing graduates ready for the latest IR4.0 industry.

“These industry connections and partnerships are essential in ensuring that UiTM’s research and innovation as well as teaching and learning remain impactful, and are commercially viable to the industry and community in improving production and economic performance beyond this pandemic,” she added.

Madani Sahari said its talent network that spans across expertise from industry, academia and government now has access to new dimensions for technology development through the establishment of the MARii-UiTM Satellite Node.

He explained that apart from its placement within local universities, the Satellite Node serves as a strategic hub to serve various industries in Shah Alam, Klang and surrounding areas which comprise various sectors including automotive, electrical and electronics and logistics.

-- BERNAMA