Nurturing the next generation of AI talents
Our Story
In the current era, it is very important for students to know more about AI and robotics when they are young. To increase their awareness, we are organizing Robotics Innovation Challenge (RIC), a Singapore-based annual international robotics event to inspire and nurture future AI talents locally, and showcase the world-class STEAM education in Singapore globally.
The event supervisor, Asst. Prof Feng Mengling from NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, has been organizing SG Healthcare AI Datathon & Expo since 2017, in collaboration with professors from National University Health System and MIT Critical Data. In 2021, the event has attracted thousands of participants from over 20 countries and 150 different organizations.
RIC in Summary
Robotics Innovation Challenge (RIC) is
- an initiative started to nurture the next generation of AI talents via robotics
- a series of events designed for young students to develop their creativity, AI skills and teamwork
- welcoming everyone in the world to come to Singapore for an unique experience
RIC 2022 Organizing Committee

Feng Mengling, Event Supervisor
Assistant Professor in Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUS
Affiliated Scientist in MIT Health Science Technology Division
Organizing Chair of SG Healthcare AI Expo & Datathon

Li Yingda, Organizing Chair
Double Bachelor Degree in Economics and Industrial and Systems Engineering, NUS
Ex-President of NUS Chinese Student Association
- 3 years’ experience in STEM Education

Wang Han, Competition execution
M.Sc. candidate in Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, NUS
Bachelor Degree in Materials Engineering & President Research Scholar, NTU
Data Scientist
Supporting Partners

Director @ Advanced Robotics Centre, NUS

Deputy Director @ Science Centre Singapore

Chief @ Smart Health Leadership Centre, NUS

Captain of NUS RoboMasters Team

Senior Consultant @ National University Hospital