SINGAPORE - Jumping into robotics with no background experience sounds like a tall order, but Mr Mohammad Hasbi Mohammad Shazali, 31, rose to the challenge. Mr Hasbi was laid off from his job in corporate sales in a hotel group in March, as the coronavirus pandemic hit the hospitality industry hard. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.