DoIT announces the first AI solid-state LiDAR system made in Taiwan

Targets the hundred billion dollar domestic autonomous vehicle market

TAIPEI, Oct 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) today opened its “Discovering Technology Treasures” pavilion (October 17th) at the Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) 2024 at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall. During the opening, the DoIT announced the first Taiwan-developed AI solid state LiDAR system. Funded by DoIT and developed by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), this solid-state LiDAR AI perception technology improves the precision and performance of autonomous vehicles’ sensing capability, with accuracy that surpasses even known algorithms. A collaboration is underway with Compertum Microsystems, a MEMS company backed by leading connector supplier LOTES, to capture the hundred billion dollar market.

Chang, Neng-Kai, the senior specialist of DoIT, stated that the MOEA invests tens of billions of dollars annually in innovative technology research to take a leadership role Taiwan Industry transformation. A total of 64 technologies were selected for presentation at TIE, including work from 10 research institutions such as ITRI, Metal Industries Research & Development Center (MIRDC), Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) and Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), the Collaborates with industry to focus on targeted business opportunities in areas such as AI, semiconductors, smart manufacturing, sustainable development, biomedicine and textiles.

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) demonstrated various industrial AI applications. Among them, ITRI’s Programmable Platform MicroAI 4D-SiP Solution for Autonomous Drones miniaturizes AI computers to the size of a fingernail. This solution uses programmable packaging to integrate AI and various sensors into a single system. This allows drones to collect data from different nodes, such as detecting temperature and humidity, improving their autonomous operational capabilities.

As the global satellite communications market is growing rapidly, the importance of low orbit satellites has increased due to their global network coverage that is free from geographical restrictions. The Micro Complex Internal Pipe Coating System Technology developed by MIRDC offers high uniformity, hardness and corrosion resistance for the internal coating of micro metal pipes with diameters less than 4 mm. The coating reduces the reduction of fuel concentration in the tube by 6.5 times to effectively protect the tube and extend the life of satellites in low Earth orbit. The technology also meant the production localization of key components in satellites, ensuring that the design of essential components can remain confidential.

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Taiwan is a globally recognized bicycle kingdom and the second largest exporter of bicycle components in the world. With support from the DoIT Technology Development Program, ITRI is developing advanced sustainable carbon reduction technologies for the bicycle industry, targeting major carbon emitters such as bicycle frame materials, tires and the coating process. These include non-T6 treated aluminum alloy, high-performance recycled carbon fiber reinforced polymer, eco-friendly low temperature climate resistant coating and highly compatible recycled rubber tires. By introducing such CO2 reduction technologies, up to 20% (or about 30 kg) of the entire bike’s CO2 emissions can be reduced.

The Technology Development Program is a long-term focus for the DoIT, MOEA, with the aim of providing technical solutions and providing leadership Taiwan Industry into a new future. To learn more about these and other technologies, we warmly welcome everyone to visit the “Discovering Technology Treasures” pavilion in the “Innovation Pilot” area in the Taiwan World Trade Center Exhibition Hall October 17th to 19th.

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Business contact: Yi Shan ChiDoIT, MOEA
Tel.: 02-23212200#8155, 0910-660322
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SOURCE Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)