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Skip to main content Toggle navigation The New Paper Search The New Paper * Home * News * Sports * Entertainment * Lifestyle * Racing Reset Search Singapore HOME TEAM TO BOLDLY GO INTO THE FUTURE This article is more than 12 months old Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong checks out a Rover-X robotic dog at the launch of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency. TNP PHOTO: JASON QUAH PM LEE LAUNCHES NEW AGENCY TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY SUCH AS ROBOTICS AND AI TO CREATE A SMARTER, SWIFTER AND STRONGER TEAM David Sun Dec 03, 2019 06:00 am * Share on Facebook * * Share on Twitter * Share on WhatsApp * E-mail this article * 0 Engagements Home Team officers can look forward to new technologies and gear with the launch of the latest statutory board - the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX). Bringing together some 1,300 scientists and engineers from various Home Team departments, HTX will harness the potential of technology and science across disciplines and use it to outfit Home Team members. During the official launch event at The Theatre at Mediacorp yesterday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said HTX has an ambitious mandate to conduct transformative applied research in areas such as biometrics, smart sensors and robotics. "For some of our most vital and sensitive projects like those in the Home Team, we must be able to build the tech solutions ourselves - solutions which are on a par with, if not better than, what our partners and our vendors can do," he said. "I look forward to seeing HTX make its mark - as a key member of the Home Team, as a leading science and technology agency for homeland security, and as a force multiplier for Singapore." At the event, HTX revealed its vision of a technologically enhanced force, equipped with drones, robots and artificial intelligence. Singapore SINGAPORE POOLS OUTLETS TO CLOSE FOR HALF DAY ON MAY 9 May 05, 2023 RELATED STORIES 'VOID DECK LIBRARY' BOOKS STOLEN, THEN RETURNED A DAY AFTER SHELVES WERE TAKEN SHELVES STOLEN LESS THAN A DAY AFTER RESIDENT SETS UP 'VOID DECK LIBRARY' AILING WOMAN’S CLUTTERED FLAT SPRUCED UP IN TIME FOR HARI RAYA A short showcase featured a future Singapore, with officers aided by robots and systems that are able to quickly process large amounts of data and identify threats, flagging them and then assisting the officers to neutralise them. To achieve this vision, HTX scientists and engineers will work with officers on the ground to develop the use of such technology, some of which is already being deployed. An exhibition featured several such technologies, including bio-inspired robots for search and rescue missions, the latest fingerprinting technologies and drone boxes, which will allow for remote deployment of drones that can be used in long-range complex operations. Mr Chan Tsan, the chief executive of HTX, said the ambition is to realise a smarter, swifter and stronger Home Team powered by HTX solutions. HUMAN CAPITAL He said HTX will invest in human capital and groom the next generation of science and technology talent. "We will turn headwinds into tailwinds by building systems and solutions that will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Home Team," he said. "This is about realising the full potential of our scientists and engineers, making sure that their technical expertise and skills remain cutting-edge in this rapidly evolving environment." FOR MORE, READ THE STRAITS TIMES Get The New Paper on your phone with the free TNP app. Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store now COMMUNITY ISSUES DAVID SUN davidsun@sph.com.sg Read articles by David Sun * Share on Facebook * Share on Twitter * Share on WhatsApp * E-mail this article * RECOMMENDED Recommended by TOP STORIES THIS MONTH Singapore MALAYSIAN FAILS TO DECLARE $20K AT WOODLANDS CHECKPOINT May 14, 2023 Singapore MAN THROWS OUT SLIP AFTER SEEING 4D RESULTS, BUT NUMBERS LATER CHANGE May 17, 2023 Singapore WOMAN PLANS TO BUY WINNING 4D TICKET, BUT DOESN'T GET ACCOUNT IN TIME May 10, 2023 FROM AROUND THE WORLD Recommended by * Home * News * Sports * Entertainment * Lifestyle * Racing * Contact TNP * About SPH * Privacy Statement * Data Protection Policy * Member Terms & Conditions * Website Terms & Conditions Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.