Science and Technology
Modern Taiwan made its first significant impact on the world as a global player in information technology. With government support, the Industrial Technology Research Institute, the National Applied Research Laboratories and the Institute for Information Technology all played important roles in jump-starting the nation’s rise as a technological powerhouse. The Hsinchu Science Park, Southern Taiwan Science Park and Central Taiwan Science Park are home to companies pursuing breakthroughs in fields such as information and communications technology, biotechnology, precision machinery and nanotechnology. More information on the ROC’s science and technology here.
- Rise of the Machines—Service Robots Become Reality 04/01/2013 Taiwan Panorama
In early February, the Tai-pei Robot Hall opened in the city’s Flora Expo Park. The opening ceremony kicked off with the unveiling of “Nao,” a robot that is the result of joint development work between Professor Ren C. Luo, director of National Taiwan University’s International Center of Excellence on Intelligent Robotics and Automation Research (iCeiRA), and French robotics firm Aldebaran.
- Taisys Technologies:Turning a Shack into a Financial Center 01/24/2013 CommonWealth Magazine
A revolutionary membrane no thicker than tin foil is enabling people around the world, from the plains of Africa to Chinese townships, to use their mobile phones for a stunning range of transactions.
- A Nano-Structured Future January 2013 Taiwan Review
The government and businesses are working to make nanotechnology part of daily life.
- A Good Partner for Humans December 2012 Taiwan Review
The collaboration of industry and academia has led to breakthroughs in robotics.
- Taiwan's New Medical 'Godfather' 11/22/2012 CommonWealth Magazine
In just over a decade, this pediatrician has built Taiwan's second biggest medical group and emerged as the new luminary of the local medical community. How has he done it?
- Taiwan showcases competitiveness in electronics 11/04/2012 Taiwan Today
The 2012 Taipei International Electronics Show (Taitronics), coordinated with several related trade fairs, showcased new products and services highlighting Taiwan’s special position in the global market.
- Ground Breaking November 2012 Taiwan Review
A Taiwanese team posts a major finding in earthquake research.
- ROC sets new course for biotech development 10/18/2012 Taiwan Today
Cultivating homegrown talent and developing medical care services are central planks in the second phase of the ROC government plan to promote Taiwan’s biotechnology sector.
- ITRI wins Wall Street Journal technology honors 10/17/2012 Taiwan Today
ITRI is the only dual winner this year, with its products SideLighter in the energy category and aePLASMA in manufacturing technology.
- Somewhere in the sky September 2012 Taiwan Review
Taiwan’s space program is making significant contributions to science.
- Green Silicon Island: return lustre to its halo 08/26/2012 China Times
Taiwan's high-tech industries are ill. The illness appears serious. The good news is Taiwan's high-tech industries have a solid foundation. It still has assets. It can still make a comeback.
- Taiwan searches space for origins of universe 08/12/2012 Taiwan Today
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-02, a particle physics detector on the International Space Station, searches outer space for antimatter and dark matter as part of an investigation into the origin of the universe.
- Best practice for sharing—How Taiwan has been applying science and technology to disaster reduction and emergency preparedness 08/03/2012 Cross-Strait Interflow Prospect Foundation
The author delves into how Taiwan has applied science and technology to reduce the occurrence of disasters and prepare for emergencies.
- Grownup children, grownup fun: Taiwanese RC comes of age August 2012 Taiwan Panorama
From aircraft streaking across the sky, to boats gliding on the water, to cars and trucks rumbling across the land, radio-controlled models are available in every conceivable permutation, providing exhilaration at just the press of a button.
- Taiwanese inventors going green July 2012 Taiwan Panorama
Taiwanese creativity and inventiveness are again reshaping the world’s image of our island.