The seminar brought together industry experts to explore how “Embodied Intelligence” is driving the transformation of manufacturing from traditional automation to autonomous systems. It covered key topics such as leveraging automation to enhance production efficiency, applying artificial intelligence for predictive maintenance and quality assurance, and utilising data-driven decision-making to optimise operations. The session highlighted how embodied intelligence enables systems to learn, adapt, and self-optimise, thereby strengthening operational performance and competitive advantage. It also underscored the importance of vocational and professional education (VPET) in equipping talent with the advanced digital and technical capabilities required to support smart manufacturing and future industry development.