Robopreneur

Robopreneur Sdn Bhd is a service robotics company based in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. It designs and develops customised robotic products and solutions that use vision AI and analytics for professional and domestic use. The company was established in 2015 as a start-up developing humanoid robot applications for autistic children. It now operates as a service robotics business in Malaysia. The company says it has been involved in modernising businesses and accelerating digital lifestyles in the country.

Solutions for businesses

Robopreneur applies robotics, automation and AI to the digital transformation of commercial businesses and social enterprises. Its strength is in research and development, which supports customised solutions and project development. Its products are described as covering both professional and domestic use, with Vision AI and analytics as core technologies. The company's stated aim is to build commercial robots that empower people and support economic growth.

Leadership

Dr Hanafiah Yussof is the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer. The site says he has more than 20 years of experience in robotics research and business, and holds a PhD in Information Science from Nagoya University, Japan, with a focus on humanoid robots. He is chairman of the IEEE RAS Malaysia Chapter.

Growth and aims

The company's site says it has grown from a university start-up into a fully enterprise robotics business. Its stated aim is to accelerate the transition to physical AI through robotics products and AI solutions that expand human capabilities and move the economy forward. Dr Hanafiah Yussof, its founder, also sits on the board.

Key facts

• Based in: Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
• Founded: 2015
• Products: Humanoid robot applications, service robots, Vision AI and analytics solutions
• Markets: Commercial businesses and social enterprises in Malaysia