By Sharen Kaur
KUALA LUMPUR: AI Living is transforming urban housing in Malaysia, showing how artificial intelligence is shifting property priorities beyond the old mantra of location, location, location.
Buyers are no longer just purchasing an address - they are opting for integrated living ecosystems where convenience, automation, and intelligent infrastructure shape daily life.
At the forefront of this shift is i-City in Selangor, where developer I-Bhd is bringing to life what it calls the world's first AI- and robotics-native residential tower.
Lim Kim Hong, chairman of I-Bhd, said the AI Living tower is part of a larger AI and robotics residential master plan, which will see RM1 billion invested to integrate advanced technologies throughout the i-City township.
He noted that when i-City was first conceived more than two decades ago, the concept of a "digital city" was defined largely by connectivity infrastructure such as broadband networks, data centres and smart buildings. Today, however, digital transformation has moved into a new era, with AI and robotics evolving from back-end systems into core operating layers of the economy.
Lim said AI Living marks the next phase of i-City's transformation – from a digital township into a fully AI- and robotics-enabled ecosystem. This shift involves designing homes and urban infrastructure from the ground up to accommodate intelligent technologies, setting a new benchmark for human-centric living through the integration of AI, robotics, wellness innovation and a scalable Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model.
Scheduled for completion in 2030, the 500-unit AI Living tower is designed from the ground up to support humanoid robots and AI-driven services as permanent features rather than add-on gadgets.
Pricing is expected to track that of units at Hill10 Residences above the DoubleTree by Hilton within the same development. The IoT-ready serviced residences were launched at roughly RM1,000 per square foot.
The project is supported by a strategic partnership with Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd, whose robots are already deployed at the AI World Experience Centre in i-City as part of its first major overseas rollout.
Homes in the tower will feature layouts, circulation paths and infrastructure designed specifically for robotic mobility and interaction, enabling machines to function as integrated household assistants.
According to SA Architects Malaysia director Tony Mak, the concept treats robots as functional occupants rather than devices, allowing them to operate naturally within living spaces.
By handling chores such as cleaning, logistics and caregiving, AI-powered automation aims to return time to residents and reduce everyday domestic workload, he said. His firm is the primary architect for i-City's AI residential development master plan.
Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Minister Chang Lih Kang said initiatives like this help bring advanced technology closer to communities and build public confidence in AI.
He noted on his social media accounts after officiating the opening of i-City's AI World Experience Centre (AIWEC) last month that hands-on exposure encourages understanding, sparks talent development and ensures technological progress benefits society as a whole.
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