The Hidden Systems Behind Singapore’s Smart Nation | FRS Perspective Video
Eleni Chatzi and Jimmy Peng unpack the often-invisible cyber-physical systems that underpin our cities and explore how we can design, monitor, and manage them to stay ahead of disruption.
Can we predict failures in infrastructure systems before they happen? In this episode of the FRS Perspective Series, Prof. Dr. Eleni Chatzi (ETH Zurich) and Prof. Dr. Jimmy Peng (NUS) dive into the invisible yet critical layer of smart city life: cyber-physical systems (CPS). As Singapore pushes ahead with digital transformation, CPS resilience is more vital than ever.
What happens when sensors, software, and real-world infrastructure collide? And what’s at stake when they fail? From AI-driven monitoring to bicycle-mounted robots and digital twins, the researchers explain how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the way we monitor, manage, and protect our transport and energy systems.
Topics covered in this video include:
• What are cyber-physical systems and why do they matter for Singapore
• How mobile sensing and AI can detect faults before they cause disruption
• The role of human decision-making in smart infrastructure
• Why infrastructure resilience needs to be proactive, not reactive
This video is especially relevant for stakeholders involved in policymaking, infrastructure, urban planning, or simply people who are interested in exploring how to stay one step ahead of system failure in an increasingly connected world.