Data Image will exhibit rugged outdoor display solutions for AI unmanned vehicles at BenQ Qisda Group's "AI in Action" pavilion during Computex 2026, the company announced. The firm will showcase 10.1-inch and 15.6-inch models that combine high-brightness panels, zoned backlight control, and weather-resistant construction to support handheld controllers and ground control stations.

Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of MediaTek Group, said it will make its global debut of a 4.2-inch Ripple electronic shelf label ( ESL) application at the ePaper zone of Computex 2026, marking the company's expansion from Bluetooth audio into short-range wireless retail displays. The company announced the Ripple ESL was developed in collaboration with E Ink and leverages Airoha's two decades of wireless experience to target retail, logistics, and advertising use cases with improved transmission reliability and anti-interference performance.

AUO said its automotive business has entered a high-growth phase, with annual orders for in-vehicle products now exceeding current-year revenue. The company expects revenue benefits from orders secured over the past two years to begin in the second half of 2026 or 2027, supporting growth at AUO Mobility Solutions.

AUO's entry into Micro LED co-packaged optics sampling could give the display maker a new growth path as it seeks to expand beyond panels. Chairman Paul Peng said the company is preparing optical communication modules as a future driver of revenue and profits.

Innolux plans to accelerate its transformation in 2026, with chairman and CEO Jim Hung pointing to three priorities: advanced semiconductor packaging, smart cockpits, and higher-margin panel applications.

The humanoid robotics industry is looking beyond mechanical structures for its next wave of innovation, with materials emerging as a potential focus for new market opportunities. A Google-backed humanoid robot startup is exploring electronic paper as a next-generation display technology for robot skin, with Taiwan-based E Ink Holdings (EIH) entering the supply chain.

IRIS Optronics, on May 27, opened a Tokyo office and showroom in Azabu-Juban and unveiled a B3-size (51.5 cm x 36.4 cm) full-color cholesteric liquid crystal e-paper complete unit as part of a push to expand in the Japanese market and strengthen local customer service. The company held a technology forum in Tokyo the same day to showcase the product and discuss industry developments with Japanese partners.

Computex 2026 will add a robotics zone for the first time, drawing Taiwan's full ecosystem of sensors, motors, reducers, and system integrators, as Nvidia and AMD prepare to showcase robotics at CES 2026. The move has already stirred strong industry interest as the show extends big tech's robotics roadmap.

Taiwan-based Global Lighting Technologies (GLT), a specialist in optical microstructure solutions, is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion as global tariff pressures and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh on customer demand and product development cycles, while expanding into higher-growth sectors such as automotive electronics, biotech, and medical devices.