Welcome to The Business of Aquaculture Podcast, where we dive deep into innovation, sustainability, and strategy in the blue economy. This episode features James Yip KW, General Manager at AR Biotech Pte Ltd and Director at DaFang AI — two companies at the intersection of aquaculture and automation.

James has led the development of two Vibrio detection devices for inland shrimp ponds within just two years, helping farmers combat one of the industry’s most persistent challenges. With a career that spans from software to robotics, and leadership roles at organizations like A*Star, he brings a cross-disciplinary lens to aquaculture innovation.

We dive into:

• Why Airobot isn’t just another gadget, but a tool solving urgent human problems in farming and construction
• The unique hurdles of scaling AI technologies in a tightly regulated hub like Singapore
• A bold look at the future of indoor air quality and aquaculture diagnostics in a changing world

If you're curious how AI and robotics are shaping the future of aquaculture — from pond to platform — this episode is for you.

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