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Artificial intelligence is accelerating the transformation of Taiwan's robotics industry. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) has partnered with China Steel Machinery, National Taiwan University Hospital, and Changhua Christian Hospital to introduce three cutting-edge applications: Taiwan's first AI endoscopic robot that improves diagnostic safety and efficiency; medical logistics and instrument preparation robots that ease healthcare workloads by 20%; and a digital twin welding robot that doubles efficiency while halving costs.

These innovations will debut at the 2025 Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS) on August 20 at the MOEA DoIT Technology Pavilion, demonstrating how Taiwan is advancing AI-driven robotics in healthcare and manufacturing.

DoIT Senior Technical Specialist Tsung-Hsun Tsou highlighted that as global supply chains restructure and industries pursue smarter production, Taiwan is moving from "manufacturing" to "smart manufacturing." Over the past six years, DoIT has secured 70 patents worldwide, completed more than 300 technology transfers, and generated nearly NT$12 billion in derivative industrial value and private investment. These achievements reflect Taiwan's growing capabilities in AI, robotics, and cross-sector integration.

Innovation Highlights

-AI Endoscopic Robot: Taiwan's first, introduced at National Taiwan University Hospital, enhances precision while reducing risks by avoiding external punctures.

-Medical Service Robots: Relieve healthcare workers of 20% of routine logistics and instrument preparation tasks, allowing staff to focus more on patients.

-Digital Twin Welding Robot: Enables customized, ultra-precise welding with simulation and interactive control, doubling performance and cutting costs in half.

DoIT noted that beyond manufacturing, Taiwan is expanding robotics into healthcare by leveraging ICT strengths and medical expertise. Looking forward, DoIT aims to foster cross-domain cooperation and build a smart healthcare ecosystem that strengthens Taiwan's global competitiveness in AI robotics.

By integrating advanced technology with industrial and medical applications, Taiwan is poised to capture new opportunities in global smart manufacturing and healthcare markets.