AI, Human and Institution: Mens, Manus and Machina

explores how AI and robotics can enhance—not replace—human skills. Blending technoloy and social science, it creates real-world solutions for cities, jobs and education.

Prof. Jinhua Zhao, Lead Principal Investigator of Mens, Manus and Machina

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3 Research Themes

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a computer chip with the letter a on top of it
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man in black jacket walking on hallway
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man in blue crew neck t-shirt standing beside woman in orange tank top

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AI for human capital development and economic growth

Theme 3:

Human-machine dynamics in task design and resource allocation

Theme 1:

Physical and digital interfaces and AI foundations

In the News

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Future of Work: AI-Enhanced Robotics and Human Interaction
Singapore-MIT Alliance launches new research group to explore human interactions with machines, by CNA Asia

A new research group is looking into ways to help Singaporeans live better with machines. Mens, Manus and Machina -- or M3S -- also looks into "social frameworks" for our interactions with machines. The programme is by the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART). Lead principal investigator Jinhua Zhao shared more about the programme and its purpose.

Prof Jinhua Zhao on the Singapore-MIT AI Symposium, by CNA Asia

How to use AI safely and make learning or work easier were among key topics discussed at the MIT-Singapore AI Symposium in January 2024. Academics, government agencies and firms gathered to look at ways to ride this technological wave to transform all aspects of human society. Professor Jinhua Zhao, lead principal investigator at SMART M3S shared more on artificial intelligence developments.