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Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Singapore transport operator SMRT hit with S$3m fine after major East-West Line breakdown last Sept
SINGAPORE, June 3 — Singapore's public transport operator SMRT will be fined S$3 million (S$1 = RM3.30) following a six-day MRT service disruption on the East-West Line (EWL) in September last year, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA). LTA said that in determining the penalty amount, the agency took into account that SMRT had borne the cost of repairs and had provided free bridging buses and regular bus services, as well as shuttle train services at the affected stations. 'It also provided free travel to passengers alighting at Jurong East and Buona Vista stations for the six days of disruption. The total costs amounted to over S$10 million,' it said in a statement on Tuesday. The penalty will be channelled to the Public Transport Fund to help lower-income families with their public transport expenses. LTA said its investigation into the September 25 to 30, 2024 service disruption concluded that the likely cause was degraded grease in the axle box, which subsequently led to overheating and failure. This conclusion was supported by the presence and location of burnt rubber and metal pieces from the chevron springs found along the path of the affected train. However, the agency noted that it was not possible to establish a definitive root cause. On September 25, 2024, a dislodged axle box caused the wheels of the third car of a Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) train to fall off the track, damaging the tracks between Dover station and Ulu Pandan Depot. The incident resulted in MRT service disruption between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations. Repair works were carried out over six days, and full services resumed on Oct 1, 2024. — Bernama
Nikkei Asia
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Kawasaki Heavy, peers join to produce liquefied hydrogen carriers
TOKYO -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries and two other major Japanese shipbuilders will collaborate to mass-produce liquefied hydrogen carriers, leveraging Kawasaki's technology that produced the first such vessel in the world, Nikkei has learned. Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United, Japan's largest and second-largest shipbuilders, respectively, will handle mass production. Specifics of the partnership are still being discussed, but Kawasaki will likely manufacture the liquefied hydrogen tank -- the core part of the ship -- and supply it to Imabari and JMU.
Arabian Post
20-05-2025
- Health
- Arabian Post
Nurabot: Taiwan's AI Nurse Robot Eases Healthcare Strain
Taiwan's healthcare system is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Nurabot, an AI-powered nursing assistant developed by Foxconn in collaboration with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Designed to alleviate the workload of nursing staff, Nurabot is currently being trialed in several of Taiwan's leading hospitals, including Taichung Veterans General Hospital , Baishatun Tung Hospital, Mazu Hospital, and Cardinal Tien Hospital. Equipped with advanced real-time sensing capabilities, Nurabot performs tasks such as delivering medications, patrolling wards, and guiding visitors. According to Foxconn, the robot can reduce nurses' workloads by up to 30%, allowing them to focus more on direct patient care. Shu-Fang Liu, deputy director of the nursing department at TCVGH, noted that the integration of robotic assistants like Nurabot helps reduce physical fatigue among nurses by minimizing the need for repetitive tasks, such as multiple trips to supply rooms. Nurabot is part of a broader initiative by Foxconn to develop smart hospital tools using NVIDIA technology. This includes AI models for tracking patient vitals and digital twins for optimizing hospital design. The integration of these technologies begins at data centers where NVIDIA supercomputers train extensive AI models. Hospitals then test and train robots in virtual environments before deploying them in real-time scenarios, utilizing NVIDIA technologies like Jetson Orin, Holoscan, and the Omniverse platform. Taiwan's commitment to digital health transformation is further exemplified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's establishment of three AI centers aimed at advancing e-health. These centers focus on responsible AI execution, clinical AI certification, and AI impact research. Sixteen hospitals have been selected as 'indicator hospitals' to test and demonstrate these technologies, including National Taiwan University Hospital and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. See also Bitcoin Power Theft Ring Exposed in Terengganu Raids In addition to Nurabot, other AI-driven initiatives are being implemented across Taiwan's healthcare institutions. Chi Mei Medical Center has deployed AI copilots to assist doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. These AI systems have significantly reduced the time required for tasks such as medical report writing and documentation of bed transfers, allowing healthcare professionals to spend more quality time with patients. Dr. Chia-Te Liao, director of Chi Mei's Center for Empirical Evidence and Health Policy, emphasized that the AI copilots are designed to support, not replace, medical staff, aiming to improve work-life balance and patient care. At China Medical University Hospital , AI models have been integrated into clinical practice to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. For instance, an AI-powered 'intelligent antimicrobial system' has reduced patient mortality by 25%, antibiotic costs by 30%, and antibiotic use by 50%. These AI models, hosted on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, assist in diagnosing diseases like cancer and Parkinson's, and in treating stroke and heart attack patients more promptly. The adoption of AI and robotics in Taiwan's healthcare system addresses challenges posed by an aging population and a shortage of nursing professionals. By integrating advanced technologies, hospitals aim to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable healthcare delivery. While initial resistance from medical staff regarding the adoption of AI tools was observed, ongoing education and demonstration of the benefits have facilitated smoother integration into daily workflows.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Foxconn unveils Nurabot at Computex 2025, AI-powered future for nursing care
At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang spotlighted a standout innovation that could reshape the healthcare industry: Nurabot, a collaborative nursing robot developed by Foxconn in partnership with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Designed to combat nurse burnout and staff shortages, projected to reach 4.5 million globally by 2030, Nurabot is a shining example of how AI and robotics can ease pressure on clinical teams. Field-tested at Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TCVGH), Nurabot helps nurses by automating physically demanding and repetitive tasks, such as delivering medication, transporting specimens, and patrolling wards. With Nvidia's Jetson Orin edge computing platform and Holoscan sensor processing, Nurabot navigates hospital environments efficiently and safely. Virtual training via Nvidia Isaac for Healthcare and Omniverse simulations ensures the robot is well-prepared before real-world deployment. Mobile Finder: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launched in India 'In one of our wards, Nurabot delivers wound care kits and health education materials,' said Shu-Fang Liu, deputy director of nursing at TCVGH. 'It saves multiple trips, reduces fatigue, and frees us to focus more on patients.' Foxconn's broader vision for AI-enabled smart hospitals is built on Nvidia's full-stack solution, from data centre to bedside. Using DGX systems at its Hon Hai Super AI Computing Center and the Nvidia NeMo framework, Foxconn has developed FoxBrain, a large language model capable of speech recognition and natural dialogue. It powers Nurabot and supports the CoDoctor AI platform, improving diagnostics in fields like cardiology, oncology, and ophthalmology. Hospitals such as TCVGH, Cardinal Tien, and Baishatun Tung – Mazu Hospital are also benefiting from digital twins, created in Nvidia Omniverse, to design and optimise ward layouts and train robotic assistants in realistic 3D simulations. TCVGH's ongoing trial of Nurabot is already seeing strong results, with plans to deploy dozens more units by year-end. Liu hopes future versions will interact in multiple languages and assist with patient mobility, allowing a single nurse to safely move a patient, where two are typically needed.
Japan Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Japan Times
ASDF training jet crashes shortly after takeoff in Aichi
An Air Self-Defense Force training aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from an ASDF base in Aichi Prefecture on Wednesday, with the fate of the two people aboard not immediately clear. "We understand that a T-4 training aircraft belonging to the Air Self-Defense Force crashed shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, the government's top spokesman, told a regular news conference. "Details are being confirmed by the Defense Ministry." On Wednesday afternoon, the Self-Defense Forces, as well as local police and fire department officials, were conducting rescue operations for the crew of the jet, which disappeared from radar just after 3 p.m. Footage taken by local media showed a helicopter hovering around a reservoir in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, where debris was seen floating on the surface. In addition to its training role, the T-4, which is manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, is also used by the ASDF's Blue Impulse aerobatic team.
