Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report reveals that over 75% of organisations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are advancing beyond pilot stages in physical AI deployment, with Singapore emerging as a leader. The report, titled “Physical AI: Taking human-robot collaboration to the next level,” indicates that Singapore’s mature, risk-aware approach is setting it apart in the region.
The study shows that 79% of organisations globally are engaging with physical AI, with APAC markets like South Korea and Japan leading at 84%. Singapore, however, is distinguished by its real-world deployment, with 21% of organisations already implementing physical AI, surpassing countries like China and South Korea.
Singapore faces fewer challenges in integration and data infrastructure compared to its regional counterparts. Only 28% of Singaporean organisations report integration challenges, significantly lower than Japan’s 64% and the global average of 47%. Similarly, data infrastructure gaps affect just 21% of Singaporean firms, compared to 43% globally.
The focus in Singapore is shifting towards trusted deployment, with cybersecurity and sovereignty concerns taking precedence. The report notes that 67% of Singaporean organisations are wary of cybersecurity risks, aligning with South Korea, and higher than the global average of 53%.
Overall, the findings suggest that whilst APAC is accelerating adoption, Singapore’s robust digital and governance frameworks are facilitating a transition from readiness to trusted large-scale deployment. This positions Singapore as a model for other nations aiming to integrate physical AI into their operations effectively.
