Alphabet is shutting down its Everyday Robots project - another casualty of job cuts at Google’s parent company and the latest in a long list of failed hardware ventures.

It was launched in 2019 with an aim of designing armed robots that could help out in domestic and office settings; taking on light custodial work like sorting trash and cleaning tables.

What does that mean for the smart cleaning industry? Are humans more cost effective than robots in the sector?

On Mind Your Business, Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang find out more Jonathan Quek, Founder and CEO of Globotix, a Singapore-based robotics startup, that is exploring how A.I. can revolutionise the cleaning industry. 

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

Alphabet is shutting down its Everyday Robots project - another casualty of job cuts at Google’s parent company and the latest in a long list of failed hardware ventures.
It was launched in 2019 with an aim of designing armed robots that could help out in domestic and office settings; taking on light custodial work like sorting trash and cleaning tables.
What does that mean for the smart cleaning industry? Are humans more cost effective than robots in the sector?
On Mind Your Business, Lyn Lee Foo and Ryan Huang find out more Jonathan Quek, Founder and CEO of Globotix, a Singapore-based robotics startup, that is exploring how A.I. can revolutionise the cleaning industry. 
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Mind Your Business: Google "fired" their cleaning robots to cut costs, what does that mean for the smart cleaning industry?

As SMEs embrace AI to enhance productivity and innovation, Microsoft’s Copilot for SMEs programme is providing vital support, especially for businesses with limited resources.

Through subsidies and tailored resources, the programme equips SMEs with tools for effective AI adoption, enabling them to stay competitive.

But what challenges do SMEs face on their AI journey, and how can they best leverage these resources to succeed?

We explore these questions with Joanna Lim, SMB Lead for Microsoft ASEA & Shawn Lee, Chief Operating Officer at Crestar. 



Presented by Ryan Huang 

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

As SMEs embrace AI to enhance productivity and innovation, Microsoft’s Copilot for SMEs programme is providing vital support, especially for businesses with limited resources.
Through subsidies and tailored resources, the programme equips SMEs with tools for effective AI adoption, enabling them to stay competitive.
But what challenges do SMEs face on their AI journey, and how can they best leverage these resources to succeed?
We explore these questions with Joanna Lim, SMB Lead for Microsoft ASEA &amp; Shawn Lee, Chief Operating Officer at Crestar. 
 
Presented by Ryan Huang 
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mind Your Business: How can Microsoft be the “Copilot” SMEs need to navigate the AI era?

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses what investors should take away from the APEC summit's meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and outgoing US president Joe Biden. He also previews NVIDIA's earnings release, as well as encouraging data for October around China's economy.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management discusses what investors should take away from the APEC summit's meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and outgoing US president Joe Biden. He also previews NVIDIA's earnings release, as well as encouraging data for October around China's economy.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: Xi-Biden meeting takeaways for investors

The importance of multilateral cooperation has come into focus amid a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, as several high-profile summits take place over last and this week, including the G20 Summit, APEC Economic Leaders' Summit, and COP29.

But, as it becomes increasingly challenging to imagine how Washington and Beijing’s relationship is set to turn as Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, how is the future world order looking when it comes to geoeconomics? And how will smaller countries like Singapore fare?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Leah Millis / Pool Photo via AP

The importance of multilateral cooperation has come into focus amid a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, as several high-profile summits take place over last and this week, including the G20 Summit, APEC Economic Leaders' Summit, and COP29.
But, as it becomes increasingly challenging to imagine how Washington and Beijing’s relationship is set to turn as Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, how is the future world order looking when it comes to geoeconomics? And how will smaller countries like Singapore fare?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Tan Khee Giap, Chairman, Singapore National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek &amp; Ryan Huang Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: Leah Millis / Pool Photo via AP

Mind Your Business: Google "fired" their cleaning robots to cut costs, what does that mean for the smart cleaning industry?

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