Singapore – Four years ago, Rotary Engineering partnered with Weston Robot, supported by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), to embark on a bold mission: develop an AI-powered Fire-Watchman robot to revolutionize fire safety in the oil & gas industry.

The challenge was formidable—distinguishing abnormal fires from normal hot work, a world-class research problem with no existing solution. Yet, through relentless innovation, close collaboration, and unwavering support from ESG, this vision was transformed into a working reality.

Today, the Fire-Watchman robot is preparing for real-world testing in Brunei, the Middle East, and other global oil & gas sites, demonstrating Singapore’s ability to innovate for global impact.

Weston Robot extends heartfelt thanks to Enterprise Singapore for their instrumental support, and to the dedicated teams at Rotary Engineering, including Grace Chia, Dr. Sajeesh Kumar Babu, and the many field experts whose invaluable data and expertise made this breakthrough possible.

This milestone underscores what Singapore does best: pioneering cutting-edge technology to solve real-world problems—a testament to the spirit of “Innovate in Singapore, Aim for the World.”