SINGAPORE, May 20 -- Eight companies, including Grab and Certis, will reportedly lead a renewed push to deploy robots for cleaning, security patrols and food delivery in Singapore's Punggol Digital District.

According to Singapore's The Straits Times, large-scale trials are expected to begin by the end of 2026 to test artificial intelligence safety measures and help shape regulations for wider adoption.

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announced the initiative today at the Asia Tech x Summit, saying robots could help workers improve service delivery in areas that are currently underserved.

"We will create an integrated data platform, design renewable test scenarios and rules that enable robots to safely op...