TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Computex Taipei unveiled its first dedicated AI robot pavilion on its final day Friday (June 5). The pavilion featured more than 180 exhibitors showcasing AI-powered robots moving beyond industrial settings into commercial and service applications. Demonstrations included robots operating in cafés, retail environments and healthcare facilities.
David Chuang (莊太緯), CEO of EverMira AI Tech (永元智能), said humanoid robots differ from traditional service robots by relying on vision-based AI models to understand their surroundings. Unlike conventional robots that move between predetermined points, humanoid robots use visual recognition to make decisions in real time, he said.
The technology already matches human work speeds in some applications, Chuang said. EverMira focuses on developing the underlying models, operating systems and management platforms that power such robots. One of its main advantages is helping businesses cope with labor shortages, he said.
Advantech Co (研華) unveiled its "Robotic Building Blocks" platform, combining AI computing systems, sensors and software into an integrated solution. The system enables robots to communicate with users, answer questions and perform tasks with greater flexibility. Stephen Liu (劉宜鑫), Advantech's global market development manager for robotics, said future progress in edge AI will depend on integrating computing platforms with sensors and software frameworks.
Benjamin Chen (陳冠宇), chief strategy officer of Gamania (橘子集團), said robots are increasingly used to address staffing shortages and engage directly with customers. Adoption has been rapid in retail settings, where robots provide product recommendations and respond to inquiries in less than a second, he said. In pharmacies, robots serve as assistants supported by advanced backend management systems, Chen said. ◼