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Robots for multiple industrial, service uses highlighted at TAIROS 2018

Chloe Liao, Taipei; Willis Ke, DIGITIMES Asia

Taiwan makers are highlighting their robust prowess in robot production and smart manufacturing systems at the 2018 Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show running August 29-31 in Taipei, by unveiling their latest smart production solutions, and there are many iconic exhibitors such as Hiwin Technologies, Mirle Automation, Gallant Precision Machining, Compal Electronics and Nexcom International.

As the most representative Taiwan maker of robots and automation equipment, Hiwin showcases a variety of Industry 4.0-based automation systems, including automated equipment for semiconductor uses; mechanical robotic arms incorporating vision systems and sensors for handling grinding, packaging and graving; smart ball screws, high-performance direct drive rotary table, and smart automation components.

Besides industrial-use robots and smart manufacturing solutions, many firms also display service-oriented robotic applications. Taiwan Shin Kong Security, for instance, has displayed robots to support smart living security, and healthcare-use robotic arms designed to help nurses transfer patients and intelligent walking aids can also be seen at the show.

Taiwan Intelligent Robotics exhibits customized robots for use at recreation, dinning, and biotech fields, while Arobot Innovation also showcases small-size robots that can accompany little children at home.