published : 30 Apr 2021 at 15:58 SPONSORED CONTENT 5 Embracing the significance of automation and robotics as the key transformative force for global productivity, the Thai government has laid strong groundwork for the growth of the country’s automation and robotics industry by introducing incentives, forging collaboration with the private sector, and developing an integrated innovation incubator and learning centre in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The Automation, Robotics and Intelligent Electronics Center will be built as part of the EECi1 to be known as ARIPOLIS. Aiming to nurture innovation in robot prototypes and automation systems and translate the technology into actual usage in the business sector, the centre will serve as a comprehensive hub of R&D, incubator activities, training and education.