Taiwanese robotics innovations are set to take center stage at Semicon Taiwan this week. Several local robotics firms and their component suppliers will demonstrate technologies ranging from robotic sensing systems to AI-integrated solutions.
The expo runs from Wednesday to Friday at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. More than 1,200 companies and over 4,100 booths from around the world will participate. Attendees can explore breakthroughs in quantum computing, chip manufacturing, and AI hardware. In addition, the event will host a series of forums on robotics and technology trends.
According to the Industrial Technology Research Institute, humanoid robots need sensors that mimic human eyes, ears, and skin. Furthermore, flexible joints in arms and hands are crucial. These parts must work with AI systems that can learn and improve over time. The institute noted that Taiwan excels at producing sensors that enable robots to perceive their surroundings.
Taiwanese robotics innovations include robotic skin technology developed in 2010. This technology allows sensor-equipped skin to attach to robotic arms. Similarly, Touche Solutions has created over 20 types of robotic skin. The company also secured investments from Taiwania Capital and Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Many domestic robotics firms now focus on the complete robotic solutions rather than individual parts like motors, sensors, and gear reducers. Moreover, they are introducing modular products, such as the vision and sensing modules, which can be quickly integrated into robotic systems.
Delta Electronics offers the AI-powered sensors for robotic applications. Meanwhile, Asia Optical partners with manufacturers to integrate its optical components into the robots. Solomon Technology combines Nvidia’s vision-language-action model with a robotics simulation platform to develop the humanoid robot training systems, using wearable sensors to teach robots human movements.
ASE Technology is expanding in Malaysia with image sensor packaging and testing production lines. These sensors support automotive systems, industrial equipment, and humanoid robot applications. Overall, Taiwanese robotics innovations continue to advance the global robotics landscape.
