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Engineering the Next Chapter of Healthcare

Every day, automated systems and robots work quietly at SGH, supporting healthcare teams by managing routine but essential tasks.

From autonomous mobile robots moving between buildings with vital medical supplies to automated systems managing laboratory specimens, we are building a future where technology supports routine tasks, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on what matters most—patient care.

From concept to clinical application, our engineering teams support research and innovation across the entire healthcare continuum; enabling breakthrough discoveries, developing novel medical devices, and translating research outcomes into practical healthcare solutions. As part of SGH research and innovation continuum efforts, our robotics initiatives represent more than just automation; they embody our vision of a smarter, more efficient healthcare ecosystem in Singapore.

Our Engineering Excellence

At SGH, we house two premier research facilities that are advancing healthcare through engineering innovation:

The Robot Enhanced Biomechanics & Engineering Laboratory (REBEL)	Cell and Tissue Bioengineering (CTBioE)
REBEL is a multidisciplinary research facility specialising in orthopaedic biomechanics. Our capabilities include: Physical testing of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, spinal, foot and ankle joints using cadaver specimens Singapore's only 6-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) robotic tester for simulating realistic human joint motion Advanced motion capture facilities featuring a Qualisys 12-camera system, Kistler force plates, and an instrumented staircase Comprehensive computational modelling and simulation capabilities Development of innovative orthopaedic implants and surgical tools	Our CTBioE facility supports various research initiatives through: Comprehensive biomechanical testing capabilities including static and cyclic testing Advanced 3D prototyping for pre-surgical planning and device customisation Sophisticated modelling and simulation tools for multiphysics analysis Specialised equipment for cell and tissue engineering research Bi-axial mechanical testing capabilities for soft tissue research

The Robot Enhanced Biomechanics & Engineering Laboratory
(REBEL)

Cell and Tissue Bioengineering
(CTBioE)

REBEL is a multidisciplinary research facility specialising in orthopaedic biomechanics. Our capabilities include:

Physical testing of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, spinal, foot and ankle joints using cadaver specimens
Singapore's only 6-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) robotic tester for simulating realistic human joint motion
Advanced motion capture facilities featuring a Qualisys 12-camera system, Kistler force plates, and an instrumented staircase
Comprehensive computational modelling and simulation capabilities
Development of innovative orthopaedic implants and surgical tools

Our CTBioE facility supports various research initiatives through:

Comprehensive biomechanical testing capabilities including static and cyclic testing
Advanced 3D prototyping for pre-surgical planning and device customisation
Sophisticated modelling and simulation tools for multiphysics analysis
Specialised equipment for cell and tissue engineering research
Bi-axial mechanical testing capabilities for soft tissue research

Our Projects

Project Highlights

Robotics Knee-d for excellence: New regional training hub keeps surgeons sharp for ageing population

03 Oct 2025 Read Story

Lighternotes Using automation in healthcare to put people first

25 Aug 2025 | LighterNotes (SGH) Read Story

Patient Care 3D-Printed Custom Insoles: Advancing Diabetic Foot Care at Sengkang General Hospital SKH has piloted an innovative approach to diabetic foot care through in-house production of 3D-printed custom insoles in a cross-institution collaboration with SGH's 3D printing centre.

08 Jul 2025 Read Story

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Our Goals

As our campus expands, we're advancing robotics capabilities to meet growing healthcare demands. Our future initiatives include:

Expanding AMR delivery networks to the new Emergency Building and Elective Care Centre

Enhancing cross-building automation capabilities

Supporting Phase 2B of campus development (beyond 2035)

Contributing to the vision of a digital hospital

Future Research Directions

Our engineering teams are actively pursuing:

Development of intelligent wearable sensors for post-operative monitoring
Expansion of joint biomechanics research across multiple anatomical areas
Creation of AI-powered predictive models for treatment outcomes·
Risk stratification and prognosis of aortic diseases using Digital Twin Technology
Novel surgical techniques for 3D-printed patient-specific implants
Advanced tissue engineering applications

Collaborate With Us

What sets us apart is our unique position within Singapore's largest acute hospital setting, enabling seamless collaboration between engineers, clinicians, and researchers. We've established strong partnerships across the SingHealth group of healthcare institutions and maintain active relationships with prestigious academic institutions including Duke-NUS, NUS, NTU, and SUTD. Our work spans multiple clinical departments, from Hand Surgery and Orthopaedics to Plastic Surgery, Urology, and Podiatry, allowing us to address diverse healthcare challenges through technological innovation.

Partners gain access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced testing equipment, prototyping capabilities, and specialized laboratories. This infrastructure, combined with our extensive healthcare knowledge and engineering expertise, creates an ideal environment for developing and validating innovative healthcare solutions.

We offer partners the opportunity to explore and develop innovative healthcare technologies within one of Singapore's largest acute hospital settings, focusing on enhancing patient care, improving productivity, and promoting staff welfare.