In Malaysia, National Robofest was started in 2001 and jointly organised by Ministry Science, Technology and Environment and SIRIM Berhad.

At state level, Robofest was under State, Ministry of Education (state) and SIRIM Berhad Branch. Robofest aimed at creating and stimulating interest of Malaysia at all spectrum of society from educational,industry to general public in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

It is an annual Robot Games Festival aimed at creating and stimulating interest of Malaysia at all spectrum of society from educational, industry to general public in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

To achieve this objective, the related activities such as robot contest, robot clinics, drawing contest, exhibitions and seminars are organised.