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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has established itself as a dynamic research institution with deep expertise spanning robotics, artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction, and advanced manufacturing technologies. With a research portfolio that bridges fundamental engineering principles and meaningful real-world applications, UiTM has emerged as a notable contributor to the global robotics and AI landscape. Among UiTM's most celebrated contributions is its pioneering work in robot-assisted therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through a sustained series of studies utilizing the humanoid robot NAO, researchers have demonstrated compelling evidence that socially assistive robotics can meaningfully enhance communication, socialization, and behavioral outcomes in autistic children — work that has collectively garnered over 500 citations and drawn international attention to UiTM's Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) capabilities. This commitment to socially impactful robotics extends further into rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy and stress reduction applications using companion robots like Paro. UiTM researchers have also made significant foundational contributions to autonomous mobile robot path planning, with a highly cited 2006 overview paper accumulating nearly 220 citations and remaining a reference point for scholars globally. Complementary work in genetic algorithms, ant colony optimization, and NARMAX modeling demonstrates strength in intelligent control and optimization methodologies. Beyond soft robotics and AI, the institution maintains strong expertise in industrial robotics, welding process engineering, UAV-based remote sensing, and brain-computer interfaces for emotion detection. A growing portfolio in AI applications for medicine and computer science signals UiTM's forward-looking trajectory. Prospective students and collaborators will find in UiTM a research environment uniquely positioned at the intersection of humanistic technology and engineering innovation, with a clear mission to develop solutions that serve both industry and underserved communities.