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Wednesday 24 December 2025
InnoPad Taipei to debut in 2026 as Taipei's flagship hub for global startups
The Taipei City Government is rolling out a new phase of its innovation strategy. To advance the "Three Arrows for Startups" policy and strengthen the city's competitiveness within the global innovation ecosystem, the "InnoPad Taipei," located in Nangang and spanning approximately 5,300 square meters, has completed preliminary planning and is scheduled to officially launch in mid-2026. The hub will serve as the first landing point for international startups establishing operations in Taiwan
Monday 29 December 2025
World's First Waterproof Self??Flying Camera Unveiled at CES 2026
Zero Zero Robotics announced the launch of HOVERAir AQUA, the world's first fully waterproof, self-flying camera engineered for life on water. Built for creators, athletes, and innovators, AQUA represents a category-defining leap in aerial imaging: no remote, no piloting, no compromise. Whether stand-up paddling, kayaking, wakeboarding, jetskiing, fishing, or boating, HOVERAir AQUA captures stunning third-person shots - hands-free and hassle-free. AQUA will be available globally on Indiegogo starting at $999 (early bird price) on August 21, 2025, at 9 AM PST.Say goodbye to static POVs and manual drones. AQUA redefines content creation with AI-powered tracking, waterproof design, and palm-sized portability - all hands-free, all on water. Building on the success of PROMAX, the world's No. 1 self-flying camera, Zero Zero Robotics expanded its portfolio from skiing and biking into water sports. AQUA goes further with faster flight speed, longer flight time, real-time video, and IP-67 water resistance paired with neutral buoyancy. It follows users automatically over and around the water, delivering smooth, breathtaking shots from entirely new angles and opening the door for water-sport lovers everywhere. It floats. It follows. It films - anywhere on water.Equipped with a 4K/100 fps slow-motion camera, a 1/1.28" CMOS sensor, and a hydrophobic lens, AQUA ensures stunning image quality. With more than 15 automated flight modes such as snorkel mode and gimbal mode, as well as Level 7 wind resistance up to 33 knots, a lightweight design under 249g requiring no FAA registration, 23 minutes of flight time, and a maximum tracking speed of 55 km/h (34 mph), HOVERAir AQUA is ready to capture every adventure, hands-free and from entirely new perspectives.HOVERAir AQUA also introduces a powerful new accessory: the Lighthouse. Worn on the user's arm, the Lighthouse allows full control of AQUA, including takeoff, landing, recording, mode selection, and remote recall. Lighthouse's Virtual Tether detects when HOVERAir AQUA moves beyond a pre-set distance, prompting it to automatically return to the user. Another standout feature is AQUA’s integrated 1.6" AMOLED display. This high-quality screen allows users to enjoy a live preview while in handheld or snorkel mode and conveniently review captured footage on the spot, all without the need to connect to a mobile device."HOVERAir AQUA is an important continuation of our HOVERAir line. We continue pushing the boundaries of technology and reimagining what the flying camera can be. We want users to enjoy the freedom and fun of recording their lives and favorite activities," said MQ Wang, CEO of Zero Zero Robotics.Launching globally on August 21, 2025 via Indiegogo, AQUA is designed for water-sports enthusiasts, adventurers, creators, and families alike. With signature hands-free tracking, top-tier stability, and the new Lighthouse accessory for effortless control, AQUA is the perfect companion for anyone eager to capture their adventures from a completely fresh perspective. For more information, visit Venetian Expo, Halls A-D—Booth 54446 during CES 2026.The World's First 100% Waterproof, Self-Flying Camera for Life on Water. Credit: Zero Zero Robotics
Monday 29 December 2025
BOS Semiconductors Presents AI Box for Mobility at CES 2026
SEOUL, South Korea—December 24, 2025—BOS Semiconductors, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in automotive and physical AI semiconductors, today announced that it will participate in CES 2026, the world's largest technology exhibition, taking place in Las Vegas, USA from January 6–9, 2026. At the event, BOS will unveil an AI Box demo designed for next-generation mobility.At CES 2026, BOS will highlight its strategy aligned with major industry trends, including the advancement of autonomous driving, the shift toward Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), and the expansion of Physical AI. Through the demonstrations, BOS will present how to anticipate emerging needs in mobility AI environments - such as: Support for a wide range of AI models based on CNN and Transformer architectures, Flexible scalability and integration with existing automotive electronic systems, Real-time perception and decision-making enabled by physical AI.To support these capabilities, BOS will showcase AI model demos powered by its AI Box integrating the high-performance AI accelerator Eagle-N. The AI Box is an external AI computing module that allows automakers (OEMs) to add an "AI brain" to vehicles without replacing existing in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, enabling fast AI expansion with minimal platform change.With the AI Box, OEMs can minimize changes to their existing systems while extending high-performance AI functionality independently. This approach accelerates adoption of advanced AI capabilities not only in new vehicles but also in facelift models - updated versions of existing vehicles with enhanced design and features - reducing development cost and time while improving long-term product competitiveness.The AI Box is based on an on-device AI architecture, delivering several advantages. Sensitive data such as voice and video can be processed directly inside the vehicle rather than being transmitted to the cloud, strengthening privacy protection and data security. It also ensures stable AI operation regardless of network connectivity, improving overall reliability. Over the long term, the AI Box can reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by lowering cloud traffic, inference, and storage costs. In addition, it offers strong scalability without requiring server expansion as the number of users increases.BOS' AI Box is designed to integrate flexibly with existing vehicle systems through multiple interfaces, enabling an efficient AI vehicle architecture based on clear role separation: AI-intensive functions are handled by the AI Box, while existing systems continue performing their original roles. At the booth (Venetian Expo, Hall A, Booth #50017), BOS will demonstrate on-device AI models that combine Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and Large Language Models (LLMs) based on the AI Box architecture. The demo will also be showcased at the Tenstorrent Demo Room as well."Through our AI Box demo with Eagle-N at CES 2026, we will present a practical approach for effectively scaling AI capabilities even on existing mobility system," said Jason (Jeongseok) Chae, Vice President and Head of Strategic Marketing & Sales at BOS. "We aim to evolve beyond automotive semiconductors and become a core semiconductor company leading the era of Physical AI."
Monday 29 December 2025
MetAI to debut MetGen at CES 2026, targeting the US market
In recent years, digital twin technology has quickly gained traction across industries. With the rapid maturation of AI and big data analytics, enterprises can now build highly accurate, real-time synchronized virtual models, enabling predictive maintenance, process optimization, and other benefits that were once difficult to realize. MetAI, invited by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) to join CES 2026, will showcase its proprietary AI - and 3D-driven MetGen digital twin platform, formally signaling its intent to capture opportunities in the US smart warehousing sector.MetAI co-founder and CEO Daniel  Yu noted that the US is home to some of the world's largest warehousing market, driven by digitalization efforts from major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Costco. As such, the US has become MetAI's primary target for overseas expansion. "We are honored to receive TTA's invitation to exhibit at CES 2026," Yu said, expressing appreciation for TTA's comprehensive support - from pre-show preparation and customer matchmaking to presentation guidance - which has strengthened the company's confidence in entering the US market.AI fused with 3D technology : Digital twins generated in minutesFounded in 2023, MetAI focuses on developing MetGen, the first AI-native, domain-specific generative platform designed for real-to-sim and sim-to-real integration. By leveraging its proprietary AI and 3D synthesis architecture, MetGen automatically converts traditional CAD and 2D design files into SimReady (simulation-ready) 3D digital twin environments. The platform also incorporates AI, 3D simulation, physics modeling, and automation control logic, enabling users in warehousing, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and automation equipment to design, validate, and simulate workflows in a virtual environment before real-world deployment.MetAI further supports the creation of large-scale, high-fidelity synthetic datasets within the digital twin environment, giving AI models access to virtually unlimited training material. This capability accelerates production-line design and product development, while enabling enterprises to derive optimized strategies in simulation before applying them in real operations.By integrating NVIDIA Omniverse with MetAI's proprietary generative models, complex digital twin environments that once required months or even years to build can now be automatically generated in minutes, effectively resolving one of the industry's most persistent adoption barriers: excessively long deployment timelines. The company currently focuses on three key application areas - smart warehousing, semiconductors, and data centers - and completed a US$4 million seed round in 2025, backed by leading investors including Kenmec Mechanical and NVIDIA, making it one of the few Taiwan startups to receive a direct strategic investment from NVIDIA.According to Yu, traditional digital twin development relies heavily on manual data processing, resulting in implementation cycles that may stretch across several months or even longer than a year. Even with newer solutions emerging, model inaccuracies often lead to costly revisions. "MetAI combines AI with 3D generation to directly interpret 2D blueprints such as CAD or BIM files and automatically construct complete 3D twin environments," Yu explained.This approach reduces the typical modeling workload - from hundreds or thousands of hours - to just a few minutes, while delivering high consistency and zero structural error. It enables companies to rapidly plan production lines, build virtual sandboxes for robot training or logistics flow optimization, and significantly boost deployment efficiency.Establishing a US headquarters to capture smart warehousing and advanced manufacturing opportunitiesDespite being a relatively young company, MetAI has quickly secured partnerships with several high-profile enterprises, thanks to the uniqueness and technical depth of its solutions. In addition to working with TSMC, MetAI is collaborating with Kenmec to fully reconstruct the Chief Global Logistics's smart logistics center  into a virtual environment, creating a highly realistic digital twin featuring physics-accurate modeling, executable control logic, and AI-driven optimization capabilities.According to Yu, the rise of AI has prompted Taiwanese startups to shift their mindset - no longer focusing solely on the domestic market but aiming directly at the world's largest and most innovation-driven arenas. "The US has exceptionally strong demand for smart warehousing solutions. We are actively preparing to establish our US team and headquarters, which will include a local team, customer support, and a technical service center. This will place us closer to key customers and significantly enhance our ability to execute in the North American market," Yu said.Yu added that MetAI will continue to strengthen its real-to-sim and sim-to-real capabilities, while expanding integration with a broader ecosystem of automation hardware. The company aims to build an end-to-end twin platform that spans design, simulation, and deployment. Ultimately, MetAI seeks to enable enterprises to advance smart warehousing and smart factory transformations at minimal cost and with maximum speed.MetAI partners with Kenmec to build a high-fidelity virtual smart logistics center. Credit: MetAI