<div id="readability-page-1"><div id="ArticleBody-InlineImage-108305562"><div><div><p>Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images</p></div></div></div><div><p>Global artificial-intelligence chip leader Nvidia will launch a new research center in Singapore, one of a slew of new AI-related measures announced by the city-state on Wednesday. </p><p>Nvidia's new lab represents its first Singapore research hub, and its second such presence in the Asia Pacific. The company has increasingly focused on embodied AI deployment in recent years, launching models, systems and chips for robotics. The new lab will focus on advancing embodied AI and increasing the efficiency of AI infrastructure, working alongside university researchers, industry partners, and government agencies. </p><p>U.S.-based Nvidia's move comes as Singapore pitches itself as a regional AI hub, ideal for real-world development, testing and deployment of AI solutions, despite the city-state's relatively small size.</p><p>The city-state appears to be placing a specific focus on embodied AI -- a category including robots, autonomous vehicles and drones -- which is widely seen as an important next frontier in AI development that could allow for breakthroughs and augmentation across the service sector and manufacturing. </p><p>Also on Wednesday, Singapore said it will launch a testbed later this year to help private companies co-design, deploy, test and validate commercially viable AI robotic technologies. Industry leaders like Certis, DHL, Grab and QuikBot are expected to be among the first to use the testbed. </p><p>The government will also collaborate with AI robotics companies such as Slamtec, Unitree and QuikBot to trial embodied AI use cases through a new Center for Intelligent Robotics. Tests will include using AI robotics for food and parcel delivery, as well as cleaning and security patrolling, to complement existing human operations. </p><p>The announcements came on the first day of Singapore's ATxSummit, a technology conference with a heavy focus on AI deployment this year. </p></div><div><p>Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.</p></div></div>

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<p>Nvidia is set to launch its first research hub in Singapore, focusing on embodied AI and enhancing AI infrastructure. This initiative aligns with Singapore's goal to become a regional AI hub, featuring a new testbed for companies to develop and validate AI robotic technologies. Collaborations with industry leaders and government agencies aim to explore practical applications of AI in sectors like delivery and security. These announcements were made during the ATxSummit technology conference.</p>

- Nvidia will establish its first research center in Singapore, enhancing its presence in the Asia Pacific.  
- The lab will focus on advancing embodied AI technologies and collaborating with local universities and industries to improve AI infrastructure.  
- Singapore aims to become a regional AI hub with initiatives like a testbed for AI robotic technologies, targeting applications in delivery and security services.

Nvidia to launch Singapore research hub as city-state boosts AI plans