TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Mirle Automation Corp. and United Alloy-Tech Co. are expanding their presence in the robotics industry through a new joint venture as the sector shifts from standalone machines toward integrated systems.
Their new venture, Ovii Technologies, will combine Mirle’s expertise in automation systems and software control with UAT’s manufacturing and mass-production capabilities, CTEE reported Thursday.
The partnership comes as the industry moves beyond individual robotic products toward integrated services. Rather than managing robots separately, Ovii plans to develop a platform that can connect different robots and coordinate their operations through a unified system.
The platform will support robots from different brands, as well as various types of vehicles and applications. It will enable centralized management of robotic operations, including task allocation and operating-status monitoring.
AI will be used to enhance robots’ ability to interact with their operating environment. It will also connect with software systems already in use by businesses to facilitate integration with existing operations.
Beyond software, Ovii will design and manufacture robot joint modules and develop mobile robots for different commercial applications. This will give it capabilities across the supply chain, ranging from components and complete machines to the software that connects them.
Ovii said future competition will depend not only on the capabilities of individual robots, but on their ability to operate within existing systems and adapt to their surroundings. Effective integration and continued improvements will become increasingly important as robotics applications expand, according to CTEE.
Mirle has more than 30 years of experience in automation, including systems used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. In recent years, it has expanded into precision robotics, with products covering wafer handling, industrial robots, and collaborative robots.
UAT has traditionally focused on making aluminum components, particularly for the automotive industry. Since 2020, it has expanded into AI-based liquid cooling, semiconductor-related products, and robotics, according to Fugle.
