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Monday 2 June 2025
'Hero Song' resolves medical disputes; MediCAM employs AI to tackle communication issues between physicians and patients
In recent years, sporadic medical disagreements have arisen. Inadequate communication between the medical team and patients, together with their families, accounts for around one-third of medical mishaps, according to data from the Taiwan Patient Safety Net. Misunderstandings and distrust will ensue when a substantial information void exists between the attending physician and the anxiously expecting family members.During the second "2025 AI Wave: Taiwan Generative AI Applications Hackathon," the "Hero Song" team introduced a novel solution that integrates edge computing and AI technology, enhancing doctor-patient communication and securing victory in Advantech's "Intelligent Edge-Cloud Control" category.The members of the Hero Song team are from the Computer Science department at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan. They discovered that the medical profession is confronted with two significant challenges following a comprehensive analysis. The initial issue is that there is a significant information divide between family members and physicians. The complete diagnosis and treatment instructions are not comprehended by family members, which leads to an increase in medical safety risks. The second reason is that family members frequently experience anxiety and the doctor-patient relationship is fraught as a result of their inability to comprehend the condition and the doctor's advice in real time. In order to resolve the aforementioned issues, the team developed "MediCAM," a cutting-edge medical communication system that integrates generative AI technology with Advantech's industrial AI camera (ICAM) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services.MediCAM comprises four principal functions: the first is "real-time image streaming," enabling family members to remotely observe patients' current conditions; the second is "automatic summary of medical advice," wherein the system records and converts doctors' instructions into comprehensible text; the third is "instant question and answer regarding patients' conditions," allowing family members to inquire about patients' statuses using natural language and receive informed responses based on actual medical data; the fourth is "AI daily patient status report," which autonomously generates a concise report on patients' conditions daily to assist family members in monitoring recovery progress. Not only can this system eradicate the information asymmetry gap, but it can also establish a foundation of mutual trust between doctors and patients, thereby significantly reducing medical risks caused by poor communication.The technical architecture of MediCAM is thoroughly designed, integrating cloud AI and edge computing.The team installed Advantech ICAM AI camera edge devices adjacent to patients' beds to collect on-site visual and auditory data. The system utilizes the Whisper model for voice-to-text and Amazon SageMaker, a machine learning service, to transcribe the doctor's instructions. Additionally, Yolo and FaceNet technologies are employed to verify the doctor's identity and perform facial recognition to ensure the legitimacy of the information source.The team employed Amazon Nova Pro on Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed service that makes high-performing foundation models, to process medical order summaries and enable intelligent question-and-answer capabilities. They used a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architecture to ensure the precision and dependability of the results. All data is encrypted and transmitted securely to protect patient confidentiality. AWS provides reliable support for streaming, access, and security control, enabling the consistent processing of large quantities of image, audio, and text data.MediCAM, which is both practical and inventive, was the standout technology proposition in the Advantech technology proposition category for the "Hero Song" team.The jury stated that this system possesses numerous advantages: the high level of immediacy enables family members to comprehend the patient's condition promptly; the information is transparent and objective, while the automatic transcription and summarization of medical orders prevent information omissions or misinterpretations; the intuitive interactive experience permits users to obtain answers by merely posing questions in everyday language, significantly reducing the barrier to understanding. The solution utilizes AWS cloud services and can be rapidly scaled to multiple hospital campuses. This technology not only significantly diminishes the likelihood of ineffective communication between doctors and their patients, but also facilitates the integration of AI applications into Taiwan's healthcare system.
Thursday 29 May 2025
Pegatron unveiled Verge: Cutting-edge AI hardware-ready AR smart glasses reference design at COMPUTEX 2025
Pegatron proudly announced the debut of its groundbreaking Augmented Reality (AR) smart glasses reference design, the Verge Smart Glasses, at COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei. The Verge series integrated state-of-the-art technologies powered by artificial intelligence to deliver a seamless fusion of the physical and digital worlds.The Verge Series AR Smart Glasses features a monocular ultra-bright micro LED display and a high-efficiency, ultra-lightweight waveguide utilizing the advanced photonics technology from AMAT and Cellid. Powered by the Qualcomm AR1 platform, it is engineered to deliver crystal-clear visuals and seamless performance. Emphasizing all-day comfort and wearability, this "smart companion" weighs only 45 grams, making it an indispensable tool for exploring the world around you.We're proud to collaborate with Pegatron on the Verge AR Smart Glasses reference design," said Satoshi Shiraga, CEO of Cellid Inc. "Our ultra-light, fully laminated waveguide was engineered to deliver immersive visuals while enabling slim, wearable form factors that redefine what's possible in augmented reality. Verge demonstrates how advanced photonics and AI can work hand in hand to unlock a new generation of spatial experiencesVerge AR Smart Glasses reference design represents a significant step forward, harnessing the power of AI to create a truly intelligent and accessible augmented reality experience that seamlessly integrates into daily life.Key highlights of the AR smart glasses reference design include:• AI-Hardware Ready for AI Powered Intelligence: Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence to enhance user interaction and provide contextually relevant information.• Crystal-Clear Visuals: Delivering crisp and vibrant augmented reality overlays for a rich visual experience.• Exceptional Acoustic Sense: Providing clear and excellent sound, ensuring seamless communication and media consumption.• All-Day Comfort: Prioritizing ergonomic design for comfortable and extended wear.• Seamless Physical-Virtual Integration: Blurring the lines between the real and digital worlds, offering a new way to interact with information and environments.Your Intelligent Companion, everywhere: Positioned as a versatile device for navigation, communication, information access, and fantastic experiences throughout the day.About PegatronPEGATRON Corporation (hereafter referred to as "PEGATRON") was founded on January 1, 2008. With abundant product development experience and vertically integrated manufacturing, Pegatron is committed to providing clients with innovative design, systematic production and manufacturing service in order to comprehensively and efficiently satisfy all of our customers' needs.Pegatron Corporation Website: https://www.pegatroncorp.com/
Thursday 29 May 2025
Pegatron debuted independently at Computex 2025,
showcasing AI and smart manufacturing capabilities to establish itself as a leading design and manufacturing services brand
Pegatron Corporation made its first-ever independent appearance at COMPUTEX 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan. The opening ceremony was hosted by Chairman T.H. Tung and was attended by leading figures from the tech industry, including Chia Chung-Yung, General Manager of Chunghwa Telecom's Network Technology Branch; Ken Lin, Senior Vice President of AMD Taiwan; Tasha Chuang, Vice President of Intel's Sales and Marketing Group and General Manager of Intel Taiwan; and Ying Yin Shih, Global Director of Data Center Products at NVIDIA.Historically, traditional Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) providers have often played a behind-the-scenes role for brand clients, with their own brand value receiving less prominence. However, with the evolution of the industrial ecosystem, Pegatron deeply recognizes that its outstanding professional manufacturing and design capabilities inherently constitute significant core brand value. By exhibiting independently at COMPUTEX 2025, Pegatron aims to demonstrate its profound strength and core competitiveness in areas such as design, precision manufacturing, and smart factories to the global industry. This move also underscores Pegatron's leadership as a Design and Manufacturing Service (DMS) provider and its crucial role in the current wave of technological innovation, actively seeking to establish deeper strategic partnerships with global brand clients.This year's exhibition is themed "TECH MAKER," closely aligning with the "AI Next" era. The booth is meticulously planned around four main thematic areas: "High-Performance AI Computing," "E-Mobility & Car Computing," "Telecommunication & Network Solutions," and "Consumer, Aesthetic & Assisted Living," comprehensively presenting Pegatron's latest R&D achievements and innovative solutions in these fields. Notably, Chairman T.H. Tung announced at the opening ceremony that robotics will continue to be a key R&D focus for Pegatron, demonstrating its proactive approach in the realms of smart automation.Credit: PegatronProminent highlights showcased by Pegatron at COMPUTEX 2025 include:High-Performance AI ComputingPegatron showcased cutting-edge liquid-cooled servers developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, alongside high-density servers equipped with the latest technologies from AMD and Intel. Furthermore, Pegatron will prominently feature its independently developed AI platform (PEGAAi) and digital student platform (PEGAVERSE). Through these two platforms, Pegatron empowers enterprises to enhance their autonomous operational capabilities, thereby enabling a more agile response to the evolving industrial landscape.E-Mobility & Car ComputingPegatron is actively advancing the development of safe autonomous driving technologies, having independently designed and manufactured Taiwan's first long-range automotive high-precision LiDAR optical sensing module. Building on this solid foundation, Pegatron is charting the future blueprint for next-generation smart cockpits. By leveraging the latest-generation TEEA (presumably referring to a specific Electrical/Electronic Architecture) and integrating zonal architecture with specialized Scalable Central Compute Resource (SCCR) modules, Pegatron further enhances vehicles' real-time computing capabilities and overall system efficiency. Moreover, Pegatron has developed "Simba," a highly integrated robotic dog designed for wide-ranging applications in demanding environments, such as disaster relief and battlefield scenarios.Telecommunication & Network SolutionsPegatron continues to aggressively expand its presence in the 5G domain, deeply integrating AI technologies to deliver several key innovative networking solutions. These include a 5G enterprise private network solution enabling rapid deployment and efficient management; real-time intelligent surveillance through its Nura 4K camera and MG54AX router; and the development of high-performance indoor and outdoor small cell base stations. These base stations excel in bandwidth utilization, low power consumption, and wide temperature range operation, and can be powered by standard voltage mobile power sources, ensuring stable and efficient 5G connectivity even in demanding environments.Consumer, Aesthetic & Assisted LivingIn the "Beauty Tech & Health" sector, Pegatron is targeting the vast potential of the beauty tech industry with the launch of the "PRIIO" facial beauty device. This device allows consumers to enjoy professional-grade deep cleansing, skincare product infusion, and facial muscle toning at an affordable price. Furthermore, Pegatron has developed Taiwan's first multi-wavelength picosecond laser machine, capable of addressing deep skin issues and delivering high-density energy to the skin, thereby reducing the number of treatments and promoting rapid skin recovery. Pegatron holds multiple patents in this area, ushering in a new era for Taiwan's medical aesthetics industry.To create a better future, Pegatron demonstrates its commitment to technological innovation and social responsibility. Leveraging its own technology, the company has developed several universally designed products to benefit the public, such as the DRP retinal projection device and the Tenor 2 Bluetooth hearing aids. These aim to enable individuals with low vision and hearing impairments to enjoy life more freely, embodying the warmth and inclusivity of technology.Through its independent exhibition at COMPUTEX 2025, Pegatron successfully showcases its exceptional capabilities and innovation in key technology areas including artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and smart manufacturing, as well as its dedication to a better future. Pegatron will continue to deepen its collaborative relationships with global technology leaders such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel, striving to promote the widespread application of AI technology across various industries and resolutely advancing towards a new future of digital and intelligent manufacturing. We invite you to continue following Pegatron and witness more world-changing innovations together!Pegatron Corporation Website: https://www.Pegatroncorp.com/Pegatron SVR Website: https://svr.Pegatroncorp.com/Pegatron 5G Website: https://5g.Pegatroncorp.com/Credit: Pegatron