Razer and the National University Of Singapore Establish Joint AI Research Lab To Advance Gaming Intelligence

• The initiative aims to accelerate Razer's global AI gaming leadership by advancing innovations in areas such as digital humans and ambient intelligence.
• The partnership strengthens Razer's global AI ecosystem by complementing its existing AI Centers of Excellence based in Singapore and France.
• Razer's AI lab already welcomes close to 100 AI researchers, data scientists, and engineers.

IRVINE, CALIF. - August 5, 2026 - Razer™, the world's leading lifestyle brand for gamers, and the National University of Singapore's School of Computing (NUS Computing), one of the world's top 10 universities, today announced the launch of the Razer-NUS Joint AI Research Lab, a first-of-its-kind research initiative focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) gaming innovations across hardware, software and services. The AI lab is dedicated to advancing foundational AI research and defining the future of gaming intelligence. Building on Razer's broader investments in AI, the new lab serves as a hub for exploration and innovation, accelerating breakthroughs in areas such as digital humans and ambient intelligence. This includes Razer AVA, a vision to build a digital human companion designed to deliver natural, personalised interactions through personality, memory, contextual awareness and adaptive behaviour, as well as Project Motoko, a wearable AI headset that brings ambient, highly advanced multimodal generative AI capabilities into a familiar, everyday form factor.

The global AI in gaming market is projected to grow from US$4.2 billion in 2025 to US$66.8 billion by 2035, representing a 32% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period from 2026-2035. Reflecting this trend, a recent survey found that 79% of gamers are receptive to at least one AI-enabled feature they believe would improve their gaming experience. As AI increasingly transforms the way people interact with technology, Razer is deepening its investments in research and innovation to lead and shape the future of gaming experiences.

The partnership further strengthens Razer's growing global AI ecosystem. Razer currently operates AI Centers of Excellence in Singapore and France, bringing together close to 100 AI researchers, data scientists, and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge AI technologies across gaming and consumer applications. The establishment of the joint AI research lab marks the next phase of Razer's AI strategy, accelerating innovation in gaming, digital humans, and ambient intelligence.

Introducing Gaming Artificial Narrow Intelligence (GANI)

For a start, Razer and NUS School of Computing are introducing Gaming Artificial Narrow Intelligence (GANI), a new research domain focused on AI models purpose-built for interactive digital environments. For instance, GANI could power an AI teammate that dynamically adjusts tactics to a player's skill and playstyle, generates context-aware objectives and dialogue in real time, and seamlessly adapts difficulty during live matches to enhance engagement and fairness.

This research also strengthens the intelligence layer behind Razer's existing AI innovations. The same real-time adaptability and contextual awareness that GANI aims to develop are directly relevant to Razer AVA's ability to sustain natural, personalised interactions, and to Project Motoko's ambient, always-on responsiveness, giving both a stronger foundation as they evolve from concept to product.

"Gaming presents some of the most demanding environments for AI, requiring systems to respond in real time, adapt to changing contexts, and enhance the player experience. By establishing GANI as a new research domain, we're building the scientific foundation for AI that is purpose-built for gaming," said Li-Meng Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, Razer. "As gaming pushes AI to operate under some of the highest requirements for responsiveness, personalisation, and immersion, the breakthroughs developed here have the potential to inform applications far beyond gaming, from interactive entertainment to education, simulation, and other real-time digital experiences. By combining NUS' research excellence with Razer's gaming ecosystem and industry expertise, we're bridging AI research and real-world game development, equipping developers with the tools to build smarter AI, accelerate content creation, unlock new gameplay experiences, and lay the groundwork for innovations beyond gaming." 

From Research to Real-World Play

Research is currently being conducted to future-proof products with the goal of extending AI experiences beyond gaming over time. The Razer-NUS Joint AI Research Lab will focus on three core areas: core model innovation, real-time content systems, and advanced personalisation capabilities. 

"Universities play a crucial role in advancing scientific discovery and shaping the evolution of emerging disciplines.  The Joint AI Research Lab with Razer provides GANI with a dynamic testing ground it needs, leveraging NUS' strong research expertise in AI while offering direct access to Razer's live engineering environment," said Associate Professor Ooi Wei Tsang from NUS Computing's Department of Computer Science, who also serves as Director of Razer-NUS Joint AI Research Lab. "By co-establishing GANI as a new research frontier, NUS and Razer are charting the pathway towards next-generation intelligent systems that will shape the future of interactive gaming experiences. Our goal is to create innovations that transform how millions of players interact with the games they play." 

The lab will pursue an iterative research-to-translation model, testing and validating advances in both simulated and live gameplay environments and, where appropriate, integrating successful outcomes into Razer's proprietary systems. NUS Computing will lead research efforts and talent development, while Razer will provide industry expertise, validate real-world use cases and drive commercialisation opportunities. The lab will be hosted on the NUS campus in Singapore.

For more information on the Razer-NUS Joint AI Research Lab, visit here. 

ABOUT RAZER

Razer™ is the world's leading lifestyle brand made For Gamers. By Gamers™.  

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognised logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, Razer has designed and built the world's largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.  

Razer's award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops. Razer's software suite, which consists of Razer Chroma RGB, Razer Synapse and more, boasts over 250 million users, offering customisation, lighting effects and optimisation. Razer also offers payment services for gamers, youth, millennials and Gen Z, through Razer Gold, one of the world's largest game payment services to over 68,000 games and Razer Silver, the accompanying rewards program.

Razer is committed towards a sustainable future and is taking responsibility through its #GoGreenWithRazer movement - a 10-year roadmap that aims to minimise environmental impact through various initiatives.  

Founded in 2005, Razer is dual headquartered in Irvine, California and Singapore, with regional headquarters in Hamburg and Shanghai, and 19 offices worldwide.

ABOUT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university, which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 15 colleges, faculties and schools across three campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 students from 100 countries enriching our vibrant and diverse campus community. We have also established more than 20 NUS Overseas Colleges entrepreneurial hubs around the world.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, research centres of excellence, corporate labs and more than 30 university-level research institutes focus on themes that include energy; environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases; active ageing; advanced materials; risk management and resilience of financial systems; Asian studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, data science, operations research and cybersecurity.

For more information on NUS, please visit nus.edu.sg.

ABOUT NUS SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

The School of Computing at the National University of Singapore (NUS Computing) is a leading computing school in Asia, recognised for its excellence in education, research and innovation. As a key pillar of the University, NUS Computing plays a central role in shaping the next generation of technology leaders and advancing Singapore's digital future.

The School offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Artificial Intelligence, Business Artificial Intelligence Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Security. Its rigorous curriculum combines strong theoretical foundations with real-world application, equipping graduates to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. 

NUS Computing's research spans core areas such as algorithms and theory, databases, systems and networking, as well as emerging domains including AI, cybersecurity, data science and digital trust. Working closely with industry, government, and global partners, the School translates research breakthroughs into solutions that power businesses, strengthen national capabilities, and improve lives. 

Ranked among the top computing schools globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026), NUS Computing continues to drive impact at scale - from startups and deep-tech ventures to policy, public services, and multinational enterprises. 

For more information, please visit www.comp.nus.edu.sg.