ARC was established in 2013 with support from both NUS Engineering and NUS Computing. The goal of ARC is to lead and support robotics research in NUS and in Singapore, and over time, gain international recognition as a peak of excellence in robotics research. One core research theme of ARC is human-centered collaborative robotics, with the goal of developing the scientific foundations, technologies, and integrated platforms that enable symbiotic human-robot interaction and collaboration.