MARii AND PETRONAS FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION WITH AI-POWERED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY (ADaPTiV)

Thursday 12/06/2025


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MARii and Petronas seal MoU to drive AI-powered predictive maintenance through ADaPTiV initiative


KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and PETRONAS’s project management and technical services commercialization arm, PETRONAS Global Technical Solutions Sdn Bhd (PGTSSB) have entered a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionizing vehicle maintenance through advanced technology.

The collaboration focuses on harnessing the energy company’s Advanced Diagnostic and Prognostic Technology (ADaPT), a predictive analytics technology developed to optimize assets’ structural performance for the energy sector and applying it to the automotive industry under the ADaPTiV initiative.

The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MARii and PGTSSB, witnessed by YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Leveraging ADaPT technology driven by artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and Big Data Analytics, ADaPTiV is set to provide intelligent, real-time predictive maintenance for vehicle components. This innovative technology is set to improve vehicle reliability, enhance safety, prolong component lifespan, and offer significant cost savings by optimizing maintenance schedules.

ADaPTiV features powerful AI-powered predictive analysis that forecasts potential component failures and suggests necessary actions before breakdowns occur. Through IoT integration, the system collects real-time data from vehicle components, enabling condition-based maintenance that is both timely and effective. With Big Data Analytics, actionable insights are generated to improve vehicle operational efficiency and support smarter driving behavior.

This initiative not only responds to the technological needs of the automotive sector but also aligns with Malaysia’s national strategic goals. ADaPTiV supports the development of Next Generation Vehicles and Mobility-as-a-Service under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National Automotive Policy 2020, reinforcing the nation's commitment to smart mobility and sustainable transportation.

Azrul Reza Aziz, CEO of MARii stated, “This strategic partnership with PETRONAS is a landmark moment for MARii and the future of mobility in Malaysia. ADaPTiV represents a powerful convergence of MARii's automotive expertise and PETRONAS' world-class predictive analytics, enabling us to build a more intelligent and reliable vehicle ecosystem. This initiative is a direct embodiment of our commitment to fostering local innovation and achieving the ambitious goals set forth in NIMP 2030 and NAP 2020.”

PETRONAS Senior General Manager of Group Technical Solutions, Projects, Technology and Health, Safety, Security and Environment (PT&HSSE), Mazri Mohd Ali said, “PETRONAS is excited to partner with MARii to introduce our ADaPT technology into the automotive sector through the ADaPTiV initiative. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to technical and engineering excellence, as we adapt and extend our solutions to new industries. We believe that ADaPTiV will deliver significant value by enhancing vehicle reliability, safety, and operational efficiency, driving cost savings and contributing to a more sustainable transportation landscape in Malaysia.”

The ADaPTiV initiative is set to improve vehicle safety, reduce unexpected breakdowns, and lower maintenance costs through predictive and condition-based actions. With its potential to enhance efficiency and promote sustainability, ADaPTiV can also be applied beyond the automotive sector to benefit a wide range of industries.

SOURCE: Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii)

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