The Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) have forged strategic partnership to drive automotive innovation with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive maintenance technology.

MARii said in a statement on Thursday that the firm 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.

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.

“This strategic partnership with Petronas is a landmark moment for MARii and the future of mobility in Malaysia，” said Azrul Reza Aziz, Chief Executive Officer of MARii.

“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,” he added.

Petronas Senior General Manager of Group Technical Solutions, Projects, Technology and Health, Safety, Security and Environment (PT&HSSE), Mazri Mohd Ali said the firm is excited to partner with MARii to introduce its 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,” he added.

As part of the collaboration, MARii and Petronas also unveiled the first functional prototype of ADaPTiV at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025.

The ADaPTiV initiative is expected to deliver enhanced vehicle safety through proactive maintenance, extend component lifespan by enabling predictive and condition-based actions, and reduce unexpected downtime, resulting in significant cost savings for users, said the statement.

It noted that beyond the automotive industry, ADaPTiV has the potential to transform multiple sectors by offering predictive maintenance solutions that improve operational efficiency and drive sustainability.

MARii is an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia, serving as the focal point, coordination center and think tank for the nation’s automotive industry.

It functions to enhance technology, human capital, supply chain, market outreach and aftersales capabilities of all automotive stakeholders and ecosystems.

It serves to spur the development of smart systems through the implementation of digital technologies with a special focus on big data analytics and AI, including automotive and connected mobility ecosystems.

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