USM HOSTS ROVISP 2025, DRIVING INNOVATION IN AI AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

BAYAN LEPAS, 2 September 2025 - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is spearheading discussions on artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and digital innovation with the launch of the International Conference on Robotics, Vision, Signal Processing, and Power Applications (RoViSP) 2025, which commenced here today.

USM Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, said the conference underscores the university’s commitment as a global institution to advancing knowledge, research, and innovation with real-world impact.

“As a global university, Universiti Sains Malaysia is deeply committed to advancing knowledge and making a real impact through research and innovation,” said the Vice-Chancellor.

“Conferences like RoViSP are vital as they help accelerate discoveries, encourage collaboration across different fields, and tackle the major challenges we all face,” he said.

He added that this year’s theme, “Shaping the Future of Industry with AI, Integrated Circuit, and Digital Innovation,” resonates strongly with Malaysia’s national agenda, including the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), the MyDIGITAL Blueprint, the 10-10 MySTIE Framework, and the Malaysia National Semiconductor Strategy.

Dean of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (SEEE), Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Shahrel Azmin Sundi @ Suandi, emphasised in his speech that the conference is more than an academic event.

“Our school has always been committed to driving innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration, and RoViSP embodies this spirit by bringing together experts from diverse fields such as robotics, vision systems, signal processing, integrated circuits, and power systems,” said Shahrel.

“This is to tackle complex challenges and pioneer new solutions,” he added.

“In this environment of collaboration, it is important to remember that this conference is not just an academic exercise. It is a living bridge between research and application, with industry partners playing a critical role in ensuring that innovation leads to real-world impact,” he said.

Meanwhile, RoViSP 2025 Chairman, Associate Professor Dr. Teh Jiashen, noted that since its inception in 1994, the biennial conference has grown into a premier platform linking academia, industry, and government.

“Our 2025 theme reflects the pressing need to harness emerging technologies for societal and economic transformation,” said Teh.

He added that over the next two days, participants will engage in keynote addresses, technical paper sessions, and interactive discussions covering robotics and automation, vision, image and signal processing, telecommunications, electronic design, power, energy, and industrial applications.

“We are honoured to have both local and international scholars contributing their diverse expertise and perspectives. I also wish to thank our industry partners and the organising committee for ensuring the conference remains impactful and grounded in real-world applications,” he said.

RoViSP has been a beacon of knowledge, bringing together the brightest minds in research, science, engineering, academia, and industry through SEEE, a platform where ideas are shared, new connections are forged, and the boundaries of human understanding are pushed further.

RoViSP 2025 successfully brought together about 160 participants from Malaysia and abroad, including leading researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners, further strengthening Malaysia’s position in the field of advanced technology and innovation.

Text: Siti Faizah Abd Halim/Photo: Muhammad Taufik Abdul Rahman