M3S, launched in 2023 as part of MIT's SMART program in Singapore, applies AI and machine learning practically, addressing technology design, human skill development, and societal adaptation to AI, automation, and robotics, with the goal of creating inclusive, resilient solutions with global impact.
Mens, Manus, and Machina (M3S)
We will study specific relationships between humans, machines and institutions
Physical and digital
interfaces and
AI foundations
AI for human capital
development and
economic growth
Human-machine dynamics
in task design and
resource allocation
This critical research area aims to establish Singapore as a global leader in AI-enabled teamwork, fostering talent attraction, local skill development, and infrastructure investment allocation.
The Singapore National Research Foundation supports this multi-million, multi-year project convening MIT, National University of Singapore, and Singapore Management Univerity investigators and talented researchers from engineering, computer science, management and social science backgrounds.
