Prof. Boon Siew Han

Regional Head of Humanoid Component

Singapore

About

Chief Digitalization Officer, looking into digitalization of schaeffler's Technology. Implementing cloud architecture and digitalization solution with data analytics and AI Department Head A*STAR Autonomous Vehicle Department in Singapore. Responsible for the development and leading of A*STAR self-driving vehicle development platforms. Leading the development of technology, collaboration and partnerships. Technical leader with in-depth embedded electronics controls, vehicle systems integration, and Robotics system Development. Collaborate with various countries like Japan, Korea and Italy on advance automotive sensor and humanoid robots. Specialties: Embedded controls and system integration: Automotive and Robotics - Systems, Hardware Robotics: Perception (vision/lidar), fusion, localization, path planning, IA, HMI Incentives and funding; Governmental relationships Innovation and connecting global creative hubs: Singapore, Japan, Seoul

Experience

  • Schaeffler (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Regional Head of Humanoid Component Business & R&D (APAC & Greater China) | Schaeffler
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      Leading the humanoid component business and R&D division for Asia Pacific and Greater China, providing humanoid OEMs with state-of-the-art mechatronic systems, embedded AI, and sensor solutions. Driving joint R&D collaborations to solve customer pain points and enhance system performance, enabling next-generation humanoid advancements.

    • Senior Director Schaeffler Hub for Advance Research(SHARE at NTU)
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Manager, Innovation Sub Cluster
      Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 · 5 mos

      On top of my Senior Director role at SHARE at NTU, As the Manager of the Innovation Sub Cluster at Schaeffler, I am excited to lead global initiatives focused on robotics technology. My role involves developing innovative solutions for humanoid subsystems and exploring their applications in enhancing Schaeffler’s production processes. I look forward to driving advancements that integrate cutting-edge technology with our manufacturing capabilities, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry.

  • Adjunct Professor at Nanyang Technological University Singapore
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    I will be transferring my know how to younger generation to simulate their passion in engineering, especially in Robotics and Digitalization strategy. With that I am able to cultivate talent back to my industry to provide higher value engineering solutions and also provide innovative solutions back to the society!

  • Autonomous Vehicle Department Head at Institute for Infocomm Research
    Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    As Singapore’s largest ICM research institute, I2R will implement its primary cutting-edge autonomous vehicle sensory system that collects data on AV intelligence and AV fleet management in these electric vehicles. I am leading a team of PhDs/Master Researcher in Developing a brand new concept of Autonomous Vehicle solutions and we will deploy our Autonomous solution in various areas of Singapore to improved Productivity. I am also interested in looking for international or local collaboration to expedite our development exponentially.

  • Robotic System Group Leader at Astar Institute for Infocomm Research
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2016 · 4 yrs

    Managing all Humanoid and Industrial Robot Project Development. Involved in managing local and international collaboration for humanoid research and development.

  • Senior Research Engineer II/ Principle Investigator at Institute for Infocomm Research(Robotics Program)
    Feb 2010 - Jan 2013 · 3 yrs

    Project Management of various advance Robotics Development project in both Healthcare and Defense area. Architecture Lead in the mechatronic system design and integration for all robotics project.