As the AI computing race accelerates and semiconductor manufacturing capacity is increasingly redirected toward advanced memory, the memory industry is shifting from price-driven competition to a battle over resource allocation and supply security. The rapid expansion of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production continues to consume advanced fabrication capacity, constraining the supply of conventional memory products and creating persistent shortages across the market. This concentration of high-end production has widened the supply-demand gap, driving the average selling prices of certain premium memory products to levels eight to ten times higher than previous norms

Rugged edge computing brand – Cincoze will showcase its latest embedded computing solutions at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, from June 2–5 (Hall 2, Booth Q0401a). Cincoze will display its full range of edge computing solutions around the theme of "Smarter, Faster, More Reliable - Powered by Edge AI" encompassing the full spectrum of edge application environments in four dedicated zones, including DIN-Rail computers, industrial panel PCs and monitors, rugged embedded computers, and GPU embedded computers

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iCatch Technology announced that its 360-degree vision-based obstacle avoidance system has been successfully integrated into Avilon Intelligence's drone platform. Through four camera modules, multi-view image perception, real-time AI vision processing, and flight-control coordination, the system enhances autonomous flight safety, stability, and intelligence in complex environments.Compared with traditional single-direction or partial obstacle avoidance architectures, iCatch Technology's 360-degree vision-based obstacle avoidance system uses four camera modules to build a more comprehensive surrounding perception capability. This allows drones to simultaneously understand environmental information from multiple directions, including front, rear, left, and right, effectively reducing collision risks while improving flight stability and mission success rates.The integration between iCatch Technology and Avilon Intelligence demonstrates the practical application value of the 360-degree vision-based obstacle avoidance system on a real drone platform. By combining the 360-degree module system, image input, real-time computing, and flight-control coordination, drones can move beyond simply "seeing the environment" toward "understanding the environment and actively avoiding obstacles," making intelligent flight a truly deployable system capability.Weber Hsu, General Manager of iCatch Technology, stated: "360-degree vision-based obstacle avoidance is not only an upgrade in obstacle avoidance capability, but also an important foundation for drone platforms moving toward advanced autonomy. Through a comprehensive visual perception architecture and modular integration capability, we aim to help customers shorten development cycles, lower integration barriers, and enable more drone platforms to complete integration faster and truly take flight."Dafeng Huang, Chief Technology Officer of Avilon Intelligence, stated: "Our collaboration with iCatch Technology is not merely the adoption of a single module, but an important milestone in integrating visual perception capabilities with drone platforms. Based on Avilon Intelligence's existing autonomous flight controller and Visual SLAM architecture, the system further combines iCatch Technology's panoramic imaging and depth perception capabilities. In indoor environments without GPS, it can improve positioning accuracy and obstacle avoidance response. In outdoor scenarios where GPS signals are interfered with or obstructed, real-time image capture and environmental recognition can also support navigation decisions, further enhancing flight stability and mission reliability. This provides more resilient technical support for drone applications in highly complex environments."Through this successful integration with Avilon Intelligence's drone platform, iCatch Technology once again demonstrates its technical strengths in AI vision SoCs, image sensing integration, and drone application system development. Looking ahead, iCatch Technology will continue to promote a modular sales model, helping drone manufacturers avoid the complex process of redeveloping hardware. From assembly and integration to deployment, the solution enables products to take flight faster and business opportunities to be realized sooner. iCatch Technology will also continue working with partners to promote safer, smarter, and more practical drone solutions, redefining the core value of next-generation intelligent flight. 

The human hand is an engineering marvel. With up to 27 degrees of freedom, it can perform tasks ranging from heavy lifting to the delicate threading of a needle. Replicating this dexterity in a machine has long been considered the "Holy Grail" of robotics. At the upcoming COMPUTEX 2026, one Canadian startup is set to demonstrate that this goal is finally within reach. Sarcomere Dynamics, founded in 2021, is bridging the gap between mechanical rigidity and human-like finesse by combining sophisticated hardware with what industry experts call "Embodied  AI" where software intelligence is translated into high-performance, real-world  interaction. CEO Harpal Mandaher, a 32-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, discussed the company's journey from a student project to a pioneer in the next generation of robotics. From a Son's Vision to Industrial RealityThe story of Sarcomere Dynamics is a family affair. The company was founded by Harpal's son, Avtar, the current CTO, while he was studying at the University of British Columbia. Initially, the mission was deeply personal: to create an affordable, highly functional prosthetic hand for upper-limb amputees. "The first prototype was sophisticated, with 11 degrees of freedom," Harpal explains. "But it was  too complex for a patient to control easily. However, we noticed immediate interest from industrial players who saw the potential for this hand to automate assembly, sorting, and pick-and-place tasks". Seeing the opportunity to impact both the medical and industrial sectors, Harpal and his wife, Nancy - also a military veteran and retired professional nurse - joined as initial investors and co-founders. Solving the Weight-to-Power PuzzleMost robotic grippers today are simple "pinchers" designed for specific repeating tasks in controlled settings, but not suitable for complex manipulation of objects of different sizes, shapes, textures, or weights. For these high-mix tasks, the human hand is ideal. To create a hand that truly replicates human capabilities, Sarcomere had to overcome significant mechanical hurdles. "Ideally, for every movement, you need a motor," says Harpal. "Juggling 27 motors leads to massive problems such as heat, weight, interference, and movement control".  Their solution, the Artus robotic hand, is a masterclass in compact engineering: 1. Form Factor: the size of an average human male's hand (it is actually modelled off the CTO's hand). 2. Lightweight: Weighing only 1.1 kg to 1.4 kg, the Artus hand can be used on smaller, more cost-effective robotic arms without exhausting their payload capacity. 3. Durability: Rated for millions of cycles in industrial applications. Key structural components are reinforced with aircraft-grade aluminum to handle payloads up to 20 kg. The Move to Embodied  AI and "Artificial Skin"Dexterity is nothing without a sense of touch. Sarcomere is currently working with technology partners like Nanosen (Germany) to integrate a layer of "artificial skin" over the hand. This thin sensor layer allows the robot to feel grip force and detect proximity, adding a critical layer of safety. "If someone touches the back of the robot arm, the machine will know," Harpal notes. "It can pause or react, just as a human would". This technology is paving the way for Teleoperation in hazardous environments. By wearing a haptic glove, a technician in a safe zone can control the robotic hand naturally and intuitively from a distance. Inside the glove are tiny inflating bubbles to provide tactile feedback (sense of touch), allowing the operator to "feel" what the robot is touching - a gamechanger for nuclear decommissioning, bomb disposal, or handling hazardous chemicals. Why Taiwan?As Sarcomere Dynamics eyes global scale, Taiwan sits at the center of their roadmap. Their presence in Taipei for COMPUTEX underscores the island's growing role as the indispensable foundation for the next generation of robotics. Harpal is focused on three key goals, including securing supply chain resilience, exploring the potential to outsource manufacturing and assembly to Taiwan's world-class OEM ecosystem, as well as to find "embodied  AI" experts and local robotic arm manufacturers to create integrated, plug-and-play systems."We haven't lost sight of why this started," Harpal says. "As we harden the technology for industrial use, we're continuing prosthetics development in parallel, so the same advances in dexterity, sensing, and control translate into a more capable and more affordable prosthetic hand.  "

As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite competition intensifies, satellite communication has evolved from a terrestrial supplement into a core infrastructure for AI and cloud services. Emtar Technologies, a Canadian chip design startup founded by Taiwanese-Canadian entrepreneur Alvis Huang, is emerging as a critical player in this shift. Leveraging his background as a Marconi Young Scholar, Huang has led Emtar to develop groundbreaking 6G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) chips that have already garnered support from TSMC and the Canadian government.Breakthrough Performance: The "Private Library" ArchitectureAt the recent TSMC North America Technology Symposium, Emtar conducted a Live Demo of its 6G NTN solutions, demonstrating high strategic value to the semiconductor supply chain. Emtar's chipset - comprising high-performance RF Front-End ICs and Intelligent Beamforming chips - acts as the system's "sensory organs and brain."Unlike traditional architectures where transceivers must "queue" to access shared memory (SRAM), Emtar utilizes a disruptive fully embedded memory design paired with proprietary algorithms. This gives each transceiver a "private library" for instantaneous data scheduling, resulting in: 1. 10x faster tracking and position prediction. 2. 2x higher reception sensitivity. 3. Significant power savings (dozens of watts), solving critical heat dissipation issues for satellite equipment.National Recognition and Global ExpansionEmtar's strategic importance is backed by high-level Canadian endorsement. Emtar participated in a Canadian trade mission to South Korea led by Minister Maninder Sidhu, where the company engaged with potential satellite industry partners. Additionally, Emtar was named "Startup of the Year" by Canada's Semiconductor Council (CSC), an organization featuring industry titans like AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm.The Future: Data Centers in SpaceHuang anticipates the LEO market will reach 2 billion users within seven years, driven by "Data Centers in Space." Cloud providers are eyeing orbital AI deployments to mitigate terrestrial geopolitical risks. This shift demands high-efficiency satellite access for everything from autonomous drones to maritime vessels - these are Emtar's primary target market.With products entering mass production by year-end, Emtar is currently engaging with Taiwanese ODMs and space agencies during COMPUTEX Taipei. As products head toward mass production by the end of the year, Emtar plans to launch its Series A funding round. Huang emphasized that he is looking for investors with Silicon Valley experience who can provide top-down strategic resources to help Emtar connect with tier-one global satellite operators. From a Canadian startup to an industry star, Emtar is poised to leave its mark on the 6G space race, blending Taiwanese entrepreneurial resilience with North American technical innovation.