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Taichung hosts AI and smart manufacturing exhibition
The Taichung AI Application and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition is currently underway at the Taichung International Exhibition Center, showcasing advancements in AI software, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and precision manufacturing.
During the event, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and legislator He Xin-chun visited the exhibition to observe the integration of traditional industries with new technologies. They highlighted the importance of Taiwan's precision machinery and tool machine sectors, specifically noting the development of locally manufactured robotic components.
Parallel to the exhibition, the 5th Precision Engineering Award ceremony was held to recognize excellence in domestic precision processing and tool machine industries. The event aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises in upgrading their supply chain management and production efficiency through digitalization and smart manufacturing.
Additionally, the Smart Pole Forum was convened to discuss urban governance and 5G-enabled smart city infrastructure. Representatives from government, industry, and academia discussed how integrating communication and sensing equipment into smart poles can reduce costs and enhance real-time data collection for urban resilience.
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Chiang Chi-chen · Hou You-yi · Hsiao Bi-khim · Ministry of Economic Affairs · New Taipei City Government · Taichung AI Application and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition · Taichung City Government · Taichung International Exhibition Center · Taichung International Exhibition Center · Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] He Xin-chun noted that a locally manufactured robotic dog uses components entirely sourced from Taiwan. bccnews.com.tw
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi stated that drone applications are expanding into smart inspection, disaster relief, public safety, logistics, and defense.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New Taipei City hosted the 2026 Drone Exhibition and Forum to showcase industry energy alongside Taipei, Keelung, and Taoyuan.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second phase of the Taichung International Exhibition Center, involving a 6 billion TWD investment, is set to begin construction.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited the 2026 Taichung AI Application and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition to observe traditional industry transformation. bccnews.com.tw
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chiang Chi-chen highlighted Taichung's strength in hardware carriers as AI moves toward Physical AI.