Raye Yeow
Raye Yeow is a Dean’s Chair Professor at the National University of Singapore whose research sits at the intersection of translational robotics, sensing, and AI. His lab develops human centered technologies spanning soft rehabilitation robots, wearable exosuits, hybrid robotic grippers, humanoid and swarm robotic systems, and emerging visuo tactile olfactory AI platforms, with a strong emphasis on moving research into real world clinical, industrial, environmental, and societal impact. Backed by more than S$20.7 million in research funding, over 240 publications, and a portfolio of six deep tech startups, his work has helped advance robotics from laboratory innovation to globally deployed solutions in healthcare, worker safety, automation, and sustainability. He also serves in major leadership roles across academia, professional societies, and national service, including as General Chair of ICBME 2026, President of the Biomedical Engineering Society Singapore, and a member of the Singapore Army’s Drone Accelerator for Rapid Equipping expertise panel.
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Dean’s Chair Professor, NUS
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General Chair, ICBME 2026
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President, Biomedical Engineering Society Singapore
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Chair, IEEE RAS RoboSoft Steering Committee
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Lieutenant Colonel, Singapore Armed Forces
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DARE Expertise Panel Member
Research & Innovation
Raye Yeow’s research and innovation journey is rooted in a strong foundation in bioengineering, robotics, and translational impact. After completing his PhD at the National University of Singapore, he pursued postdoctoral training at Harvard University’s Biorobotics Lab, where he further developed expertise in soft and bioinspired robotic systems. He later returned to NUS to build a research program that bridges biomechanics, soft robotics, sensing, and AI, with the goal of creating technologies that address important real world needs. Today, his lab develops a broad spectrum of intelligent robotic systems, from rehabilitation gloves, exosuits, and soft grippers to sensory diagnostics, humanoid robotics, swarm systems, and olfactory AI platforms. This work is guided by a clear translational vision: to move frontier engineering beyond the laboratory into deployable solutions that improve healthcare, human performance, industrial safety, and environmental resilience. Complementing his academic work, he has also helped translate research into deep tech ventures including Roceso, ArmasTec, RO+, SeamlessXR, MeasureAI, and SoftLabs, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and real world impact. His appointment as Visiting Professor at MIT CSAIL further reflects his international standing and active engagement with global leaders in robotics and embodied intelligence.
Academic Leadership
Raye Yeow is a recognized academic leader in biomedical engineering and robotics, with sustained contributions to research leadership, professional service, and international community building. At the National University of Singapore, he has played an important role in advancing translational robotics and interdisciplinary innovation. Internationally, he contributes to shaping the direction of the field through leadership in major conferences, societies, and professional networks. He is President of the Biomedical Engineering Society Singapore, General Chair of ICBME 2026, Chair of the IEEE RAS RoboSoft Steering Committee, and a member of the Administrative Council of the International Federation of Medical and Biological Engineering. His previous roles as General Chair of RoboSoft 2023 and Scientific Chair of ICBME 2024 further reflect his commitment to building platforms that connect research excellence with real world impact across the global biomedical engineering and robotics communities.
National Service
In addition to his academic and entrepreneurial roles, Raye Yeow has served extensively in the Singapore Armed Forces as a National Service officer. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and serves as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion, following earlier appointments including Battalion Second in Command and leadership roles within the Brigade Intelligence Cell. His service reflects a sustained commitment to leadership, national resilience, and the application of technology and operational thinking beyond the university setting. He also contributes to military innovation as a member of the Singapore Army’s Drone Accelerator for Rapid Equipping expertise panel, supporting the advancement of new drone enabled capabilities.