Ghost Robotics, a US supplier of quadruped robots to the Department of Defense, is partnering with Taiwanese manufacturers to localize production. The collaboration aims to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains and has completed an initial review of Taiwan's manufacturing base, according to industry sources. The partnership is expected to enter a joint development phase later this year.
As SpaceX weighs a potential initial public offering at a targeted valuation of up to US$2 trillion, new financial data suggest that investor appetite will likely hinge on whether its Starlink satellite internet business can sustain its rapid growth while offsetting losses elsewhere in the company.
As global companies unveil plans for space AI data centers, South Korean firms are prioritizing space-related technology as a new growth driver. Samsung Electronics' foundry division is reportedly actively developing space semiconductors and related foundry technologies.
Rapidtek Technologies said it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian satellite firm HEX20 during Paris Space Week, marking the start of a new phase of Taiwan-India collaboration in satellite development.
As demand for AI computing continues to surge, terrestrial data centers are facing mounting constraints in power supply, thermal management, and land availability. As a result, the feasibility of space-based computing infrastructure is drawing increasing attention across the industry.
AI and quantum computing are converging — and the geopolitical consequences are profound. At the GITEX AI Asia forum, industry experts argued that this integration goes beyond a technological breakthrough. It is reshaping national competitiveness and strategic deterrence.
Industrial PC (IPC) maker Sysgration saw consolidated revenue reach NT$292 million (US$9.2 million) in March 2026, buoyed by its three main product lines of backup battery units (BBUs), drones, and IPCs. Although this marks a slight year-on-year decline, the company nevertheless expects monthly revenue to grow going ahead, driven by an optimized product mix and increasing high-margin applications, as demand for AI computing drives expansion in data centers and edge AI deployments.
Taiwan has partnered with a major French drone manufacturer to build a secure and trusted supply chain network. Taiwan's Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC) announced it will collaborate with the French drone company on supply chains, key technology deployment, and market expansion — and a preliminary consensus has already been reached.
SZ DJI Technology founder Frank Wang gave his first interview to Chinese online media in a decade, outlining a shift behind the company's global leadership—from a product-driven model toward a dual focus on products and management.
As the smart glasses market grows rapidly, the adoption of Micro LED in AI-powered eyewear is accelerating. PlayNitride has partnered with AR glasses maker ChaseWind to develop a full-color, high-resolution Micro LED AI smart glasses product, which is expected to be deployed in industrial control and drone applications. Meanwhile, its Tantium chips targeting wearable devices and automotive displays, launched in 2025, have entered the mass production phase and are set to begin order-based production in 2026.
Taiwan and the United States have rapidly advanced industrial technology cooperation across sectors, from drones to robotics, in recent years. The GeoAsia Foundation recently announced a strategic alliance with Curiosity Lab, an innovation park in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, to establish the Taiwan Robotics Hub in the US city. This initiative aims to leverage bilateral industry strengths to advance AI and robotics technologies and foster a robust Taiwan-US robotics ecosystem.
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