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As robotics and AI technologies advance rapidly, robots are becoming increasingly capable of operating autonomously in unstructured and dynamic environments, or collaboratively with humans. This evolution will profoundly transform the relationship between humans and intelligent robots empowered by AI. This talk will explore the evolving field of human-centred intelligent robotics. Through a series of case studies, we will examine how intelligent robots are being designed to work alongside humans in various applications, including civil infrastructure maintenance, construction, and manufacturing. We will discuss the dynamics of collaboration between humans and robots, examining issues such as trust, computational modelling, physical and cognitive workload, brain-robot interface, and human-centred design. By reflecting on lessons learnt from these case studies, we will highlight both successes and challenges. Finally, we will explore the opportunities that lie ahead in this exciting field.