TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Several Taiwanese robotics companies and their component suppliers will showcase their latest technologies at Semicon Taiwan, including robotic sensing technologies, AI-integrated systems, and modules from artificial skin to vision systems.
The expo will take place from Wednesday to Friday at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 1,200 companies and over 4,100 booths from around the world. Highlights of the event include developments in quantum computing, chip manufacturing, and AI hardware. A series of forums on related topics will also be held.
According to the Industrial Technology Research Institute, humanoid robots require sensors similar to human eyes, ears, and skin, along with flexible joints in their hands and arms. These components must be integrated with AI systems that can learn and improve over time, per CNA. The institute added that Taiwan has strong capabilities in manufacturing the sensors that allow robots to perceive their surroundings.
The institute developed robotic skin technology in 2010, which enables sensor-equipped skin to be attached to robotic arms. In addition, Touche Solutions has developed more than 20 types of robotic skin and received investment from Taiwania Capital and Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan.
Several domestic robotics companies are shifting their focus from individual components like motors, gear reducers, and sensors to offering complete solutions. Some are also launching modular products, such as vision and sensing modules, that can be quickly integrated into robotic systems.
Delta Electronics has developed AI-powered sensors designed for robotic applications. Meanwhile, Asia Optical Co. has partnered with robot manufacturers to test and integrate its optical components into their robotic systems.
Solomon Technology has developed a language-driven humanoid robot simulation system by integrating Nvidia’s vision-language-action model and robotics simulation platform. It has also developed technology that uses wearable sensors to train humanoid robots to learn human movements.
ASE Technology is setting up image sensor packaging and testing production lines at its semiconductor facility in Malaysia. The sensors can be used in automotive systems, industrial equipment, and humanoid robot applications.
