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SINGAPORE, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based tech security powerhouse Certis has received its first humanoid robot, marking a new step in its push to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could reshape frontline operations in an increasingly tech-driven services sector.
The robot, developed by robotics firm Agibot, was delivered last week under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the two companies in February. Under the agreement, both parties will explore how humanoid robots might be used in security and integrated facilities management, although Certis said no deployment decisions have been made for now.
Described as a research and evaluation initiative, the partnership will focus on understanding how humanoid robots could eventually complement human roles in complex operational settings, at commercial buildings, transport hubs or customer-facing environments, in the areas of security, operations and facilities management, as a start.
"This collaboration represents a shift in how we think about technology integration," said Mr Leonard Oh, chief executive of Certis' technology services business. "We are exploring how humanoid robotics might complement our workforce and integrate with our existing operational ecosystems in meaningful ways — whether by enhancing service touchpoints, improving responsiveness, or unlocking new modes of human-technology interaction."
The robot will be tested for integration with Certis' existing platforms, including its proprietary Mozart orchestration system, which enables coordination across security, facilities and customer service operations. The company emphasised that it is not conducting a live deployment at this stage, but instead is studying the robot's capabilities, interface compatibility, and potential fit within its wider operational ecosystem.
This is the first time Certis is employing the use of a humanoid robot, though it has deployed other forms of robotics in recent years. These include autonomous mobile surveillance units used for patrolling high-security sites, and earlier-generation service robots that were trialled in commercial buildings for tasks such as thermal screening, temperature taking and concierge assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new robot differs from previous deployments in its humanoid design and AI capabilities, which are aimed at enabling human interaction, navigation and service delivery in indoor environments. It features mobility functions and interactive elements, and is designed to operate alongside human staff, rather than replace them.
Agibot's general manager of sales, Mr Xiong Jilin, said the partnership would allow the firm to explore real-world deployment scenarios, especially in service environments with high operational demands.
"This partnership will allow us to test how humanoid robots can be applied thoughtfully and responsibly in real-world settings, and test the usability and acceptance of using such robots in security, facilities management and guest management settings," he said.
The move comes as Singapore steadily increases its adoption of robotics and automation across sectors, particularly in response to labour shortages and a national push toward productivity gains. The country's National Robotics Programme has backed research and pilot projects across areas such as cleaning, logistics, healthcare and transport. Autonomous floor-scrubbing robots are now a common sight in shopping malls and airport terminals, while delivery bots have been trialled in residential estates and university campuses.
"This partnership between Certis and Agibot speaks to Singapore's strength as a trusted global hub for robotics and embodied AI innovation and adoption," said Mr Tung Meng Fai, Executive Director, National Robotics Programme. "We are encouraged that Certis is taking the lead to explore new solutions and technologies to augment its workforce and uplift the security industry."
In the private sector, hospitality chains, hospitals and public infrastructure operators have also adopted robotic assistants for concierge, navigation and logistics tasks.
Despite the growing presence of robots in the public sphere, humanoid robots remain relatively uncommon in operational use, due to higher costs, technological complexity, and evolving questions around user interaction, safety and scalability. Certis acknowledged that humanoid robotics remained in its early stages, with part of a longer-term strategy to assess what role such technologies could play in augmenting its services for its customers.
"While the capabilities of humanoid robots are promising, practical integration still requires careful consideration—across people, processes and platforms," Mr Oh said.
"Ultimately, our goal is to shape technology that works alongside people, not in place of them."
About Certis (www.certisgroup.com)
Backed by decades of experience in security, Certis is a leader today in smart integrated operations, leveraging technology to power transformations in security, manpower, facilities and property management solutions.
Guided by our Operational Design First philosophy, our vast service offerings capitalise on our strong security heritage and deep operational expertise, enhanced with applied AI solutions for better decision making and outcomes. Central to our approach is our unique Business Process Re-engineering and Operations (BPRO®) framework, where we help customers manage change and enhance efficiencies through design thinking and a problem-solving approach.
Incorporated in 2004, Certis is headquartered in Singapore, with an international presence extending to Australia and Qatar. We are a trusted partner dedicated to our clients' success, supported by our 26,000-strong global team, always striving to make our world safer, smarter, better.
SINGAPORE, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based tech security powerhouse Certis has received its first humanoid robot, marking a new step in its push to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could reshape frontline operations in an increasingly tech-driven services sector.
The robot, developed by robotics firm Agibot, was delivered last week under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the two companies in February. Under the agreement, both parties will explore how humanoid robots might be used in security and integrated facilities management, although Certis said no deployment decisions have been made for now.
Described as a research and evaluation initiative, the partnership will focus on understanding how humanoid robots could eventually complement human roles in complex operational settings, at commercial buildings, transport hubs or customer-facing environments, in the areas of security, operations and facilities management, as a start.
"This collaboration represents a shift in how we think about technology integration," said Mr Leonard Oh, chief executive of Certis' technology services business. "We are exploring how humanoid robotics might complement our workforce and integrate with our existing operational ecosystems in meaningful ways — whether by enhancing service touchpoints, improving responsiveness, or unlocking new modes of human-technology interaction."
The robot will be tested for integration with Certis' existing platforms, including its proprietary Mozart orchestration system, which enables coordination across security, facilities and customer service operations. The company emphasised that it is not conducting a live deployment at this stage, but instead is studying the robot's capabilities, interface compatibility, and potential fit within its wider operational ecosystem.
This is the first time Certis is employing the use of a humanoid robot, though it has deployed other forms of robotics in recent years. These include autonomous mobile surveillance units used for patrolling high-security sites, and earlier-generation service robots that were trialled in commercial buildings for tasks such as thermal screening, temperature taking and concierge assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new robot differs from previous deployments in its humanoid design and AI capabilities, which are aimed at enabling human interaction, navigation and service delivery in indoor environments. It features mobility functions and interactive elements, and is designed to operate alongside human staff, rather than replace them.
Agibot's general manager of sales, Mr Xiong Jilin, said the partnership would allow the firm to explore real-world deployment scenarios, especially in service environments with high operational demands.
"This partnership will allow us to test how humanoid robots can be applied thoughtfully and responsibly in real-world settings, and test the usability and acceptance of using such robots in security, facilities management and guest management settings," he said.
The move comes as Singapore steadily increases its adoption of robotics and automation across sectors, particularly in response to labour shortages and a national push toward productivity gains. The country's National Robotics Programme has backed research and pilot projects across areas such as cleaning, logistics, healthcare and transport. Autonomous floor-scrubbing robots are now a common sight in shopping malls and airport terminals, while delivery bots have been trialled in residential estates and university campuses.
"This partnership between Certis and Agibot speaks to Singapore's strength as a trusted global hub for robotics and embodied AI innovation and adoption," said Mr Tung Meng Fai, Executive Director, National Robotics Programme. "We are encouraged that Certis is taking the lead to explore new solutions and technologies to augment its workforce and uplift the security industry."
In the private sector, hospitality chains, hospitals and public infrastructure operators have also adopted robotic assistants for concierge, navigation and logistics tasks.
Despite the growing presence of robots in the public sphere, humanoid robots remain relatively uncommon in operational use, due to higher costs, technological complexity, and evolving questions around user interaction, safety and scalability. Certis acknowledged that humanoid robotics remained in its early stages, with part of a longer-term strategy to assess what role such technologies could play in augmenting its services for its customers.
"While the capabilities of humanoid robots are promising, practical integration still requires careful consideration—across people, processes and platforms," Mr Oh said.
"Ultimately, our goal is to shape technology that works alongside people, not in place of them."
About Certis (www.certisgroup.com)
Backed by decades of experience in security, Certis is a leader today in smart integrated operations, leveraging technology to power transformations in security, manpower, facilities and property management solutions.
Guided by our Operational Design First philosophy, our vast service offerings capitalise on our strong security heritage and deep operational expertise, enhanced with applied AI solutions for better decision making and outcomes. Central to our approach is our unique Business Process Re-engineering and Operations (BPRO®) framework, where we help customers manage change and enhance efficiencies through design thinking and a problem-solving approach.
Incorporated in 2004, Certis is headquartered in Singapore, with an international presence extending to Australia and Qatar. We are a trusted partner dedicated to our clients' success, supported by our 26,000-strong global team, always striving to make our world safer, smarter, better.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Certis unboxes 'robocop' as it explores use of humanoid robots
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Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
