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Friday 20 December 2024
Humanoid robot competition heats up as Tesla, Nvidia enter the fray
TSMC chairman C.C. Wei recently relayed Tesla CEO Elon Musk's view that Tesla should bet its future on multifunctional robots instead of electric vehicles. This echoes Nvidia CEO...
Thursday 19 December 2024
Nvidia eyes Taiwan for humanoid robot assembly; supply chain gaps remain
Nvidia is reportedly forming a humanoid robot supply chain in Taiwan, targeting key machine tool manufacturers as partners and considering local assembly lines. However, existing...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
TSMC chairman reveals shared focus with Elon Musk on humanoid robots
TSMC chairman C.C. Wei revealed that the "richest guy in the world"—widely believed to be Tesla CEO Elon Musk—shared his focus on developing multifunctional robots over...
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Chips crucial for AI robots and smart car safety
The potential of AI in advancing smart manufacturing has been widely recognized, but deaths and injuries involving robots at factories have called attention to functional safety,...
Friday 29 November 2024
Hiwin expands influence in robotics through partnership with Boston Dynamics
Taiwan's Hiwin Technologies, a leading maker of motion control components, has been investing in robotics for years, with a strong focus on industrial applications. Chairman Eddie...
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Taiwanese drone makers eye mass production opportunities amid challenges
Jensen Huang recently identified drones as one of three types of robots suitable for mass production, marking his first public statement classifying drones within the robotics ecosystem...
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Robotics startups need time to cultivate industry, says Touché Solutions chairman
A booming market for robots has been driving optimism for robotics startups, yet many in the industry point to the challenges of shaking the conventional stereotype that the field...
Tuesday 19 November 2024
IPC makers expect market rebound soon, but are weary about new US administration
Despite signs of a possible rebound in the industrial control market, industrial PC (IPC) manufacturers believe performance will depend on related policies once US President-elect...
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Taiwan's robot exports decline amid global automation surge in 2023
Global demand for industrial robots continues to surge. According to the latest data from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global robot installations reached 540,000...
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Taiwan's robotics approach: Prioritizing modular, intelligent, and collaborative solutions for niche markets over humanoids
At the 2024 World Robot Conference held in late August in Beijing, Chinese companies showcased numerous humanoid robots, reflecting their enthusiasm for futuristic robotics. In contrast,...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Foxconn, BYD, and Xiaomi stepping up cobot deployments
Leading OEM and automobile firms, including Foxconn, BYD, and Xiaomi, are showcasing their collaborative robots (cobots) at the 2024 China International Industry Fair (CIIF), held...
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Techman Robot upbeat on sales prospects for next 3-5 years
Techman Robot has maintained its leading position in robotics technology since the 2015 launch of its cobot arm equipped with a visual system, a feature unmatched by competitors,...
Friday 20 September 2024
Cobots on the rise in China, industry lags behind
China is the largest market for industrial robots, with more than half of the global total based there. According to The Wall Street Journal, factors such as an aging population,...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hota JV reportedly eyeing Tesla robot supply chain
Taiwan-based Hota Industrial MFG is reportedly trying to enter Tesla's humanoid robot supply chain via Main Drive, its joint venture with the Mirle Group. Both sides are reportedly...
Monday 26 August 2024
Humanoid robot viability assessed by supply chain players
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to begin limited production of humanoid robots by 2025. Meanwhile, Chinese company Unitree Robotics has already listed its humanoid robots...