In line with the Government Report 'New Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects' and 'Developing the smart robotics industry’
Purpose
To establish the National Center for AI Robotics (NCAIR) under the National Institutes of Applied Research (NIAR), integrating domestic and international industry-academia-research ecosystems in AI robotics. The Center aims to develop frontier technologies, establish shared research infrastructure, and cultivate a new generation of system-capable startups — driving Taiwan's robotics industry toward global competitiveness.
Necessity
The Center serves as a critical catalyst connecting Taiwan's industry, academia, and research sectors in AI robotics, addressing three strategic needs:
Enhancing Human Well-being
Addressing labor shortages through the development of medical, elderly care,
and companion robots to improve quality of life
Plans & Objectives
Develop intelligent medical robots, eldercare and companion robots in
collaboration with healthcare institutions for real-world testing and deployment
Integrating Talent
Establishing cross-disciplinary research agendas to attract collaboration from
international and domestic experts
Plans & Objectives
Provide testing environments, industry-academia talent cultivation mechanisms,
and international student exchange research programs to attract top-tier researchers
Technology & System Deployment
Developing proprietary hardware and software modules, establishing simulation
and physical test environments to bring robotics technology into real-world applications
Plans & Objectives
Industry-academia-research consortium to establish international robotics test
sites and support startup incubation
Center Vision
Co-Research, Co-Creation,
Co-Sharing, Leading Smart Robotics Technology Cross-Collaborative Innovation, Shared Knowledge, Global Leadership
Co-Sharing, Leading Smart Robotics Technology Cross-Collaborative Innovation, Shared Knowledge, Global Leadership
Cross-disciplinary Co-Research
Build a cross-domain AI robotics research collaboration platform to advance
frontier technology development and integration.
Collaborative Co-Creation
Facilitate industry-academia-research joint innovation to accelerate
breakthroughs in core robotics technologies and enable practical deployment.
Knowledge Sharing
Build talent development and knowledge sharing mechanisms to comprehensively
enhance Taiwan's AI robotics research capabilities.
Global Leadership
Connect with emerging robotics ecosystems worldwide, positioning Taiwan as a
global leader in intelligent robotics.
Milestones of NCAIR
115
Establishing a Software-Hardware Co-Pilot Testbed for Small-Scale
Robots
Establishing a digital twin simulation training environment with
complete toolchain integration and introductory training courses. Deploying robotics operating systems on
domestic embedded platforms. Reference hardware designs for specialized robot platforms. Defining robot
technology requirements.
116
Developing a Shared Platform for Integrating Advanced Robotic
Technologies
Cloud platform and training field synchronization. Establishing
ecosystem migration for domestic-chip-based robotics operating systems. Providing AI model demonstrations
with real-time training courses.
117–118
Promoting a Talent Cultivation Platform for Robotic Science and
Technology
Providing source vision model approximation on embedded systems.
Completing hardware field testing with industry partners. Cloud-edge-hardware integration. Completing
multi-purpose service robot deployment in physical test environments and seeking real-world field testing
with industry partners.
Policy Reference
2026/04
Inauguration of NCAIR
In accordance with the Executive Yuan's "AI New 10 Major Infrastructure Program"
and "Smart Robotics Industry Promotion Program," the National Center for AI Robotics was officially
established under NARLabs, integrating domestic and international industry-academia-research robotics
ecosystem capabilities.
2025/08
Inauguration of the NCAIR Preparatory Office
The NCAIR Preparatory Office was officially inaugurated, representing a milestone
in Taiwan's intelligent technology development. The Center pledges to serve as a catalyst connecting the
domestic and international robotics ecosystem for industry, academia, and research.
2025/07
Executive Yuan Approved the "Smart Robotics Industry Promotion Program"
The NSTC was tasked with planning the establishment of the Smart Robotics Research
Center at the Shalun AI Industrial Zone to enhance Taiwan's robotics R&D capabilities and link with
emerging robotics ecosystems domestically and internationally.
2025/01
National Development Council Cross-Ministerial Smart Robotics Promotion Meeting
The NSTC formulated and took charge of promoting the "Smart Multi-Function Robotics
Program" to build domestic robotics industry capabilities and achieve technological self-reliance.
Leadership Team
Director / 主任
Su, Wen-Chung
Education
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, New York Institute of Technology (now NYU
Tandon School of Engineering), 1989–1993
M.S., Electrical Engineering, New York Institute of Technology, 1988–1989
B.S., Control Engineering, National Chiao Tung University (now National Yang
Ming Chiao Tung University), 1982–1986
Experience
Professor, Dept. of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National
Cheng Kung University (Current)
Founder & Chairman, Physical-Thinking Work Association (PTWA),
2013–Present
Associate Professor, Dept. of Information Engineering, Chung Hua University,
1995–2000
Consultant, Telecommunications Division, ITRI, 1995–1998
Engineer, Video Processing, Telecommunications Division, ITRI, 1994–1995
Researcher / Postdoctoral Fellow, CCRMA, Stanford University, 1993–1994
Postdoctoral Fellow, Telecommunications Center, National Chiao Tung
University
Teaching / Research Assistant, Electrical Engineering, NYIT, 1990–1993
Deputy Director / 副主任
Huang, Chi-Hung
Education
Ph.D., Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University
Experience
Researcher, National Instrument Technology Research Center
Division Chief, Taiwan Instrument Technology Research Center
Deputy Director, Instrument Technology Research Center
Division Chief, Instrument Technology Research Center
Vice Chair, Education Committee, IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society
Innovation
Tuesday Theme
Enhancing Human Well-Being: Solving Labor Shortages through Smart Robotics
Development
Develop intelligent healthcare, eldercare, and companion robots to address
Taiwan's aging population and labor shortage challenges.
Purpose
Develop AI-driven medical and eldercare robots for hospital and home
environments
Partner with healthcare institutions for real-world testing and iterative
improvement
Plan
Phase 1: Prototype development and safety certification
Phase 2: Clinical pilot programs with partner hospitals
Phase 3: Commercial deployment and ecosystem expansion
Tuesday Theme
Integrating Talent: Building Cross-Disciplinary Research Networks
Establish research programs that bridge engineering, medicine, social science,
and design disciplines to create holistic robotics solutions.
Purpose
Create joint research initiatives across universities and research institutes
Attract international scholars and industry experts as visiting researchers
Plan
International fellowship programs for graduate students
Annual cross-disciplinary robotics symposium
Industry mentorship program pairing startups with established firms