Following the establishment of the Taiwan AI Robotics Industry Alliance in July, Taiwan has taken another critical step toward creating a fully integrated humanoid robotics value chain. On November 26, the Taiwan Cloud Computing & IoT Association (CIAT) joined forces with NEXCOM Group (8234) to host the “Taiwan Humanoid Robot Launch Forum”, under the theme:

“Software-Defined Robotics: Fostering the Humanoid Robot Industry Ecosystem.”

The event brought together leading experts from NEXCOM Group and its subsidiary NexCOBOT, TÜV Rheinland, and the International Society of Automation (ISA), uniting industry, government, academia, and research institutions to transform Taiwan’s strengths in semiconductors and key components into global competitiveness for the humanoid robotics era.

Why Humanoid Robots Matter

As AI-driven transformation accelerates, robots have become the key enabler for AIoT applications. The rise of Embodied AI is pushing robots beyond traditional automation, turning them into intelligent agents capable of deep physical interaction, autonomous decision-making, and adaptive behavior. Humanoid robots are now seen as the next disruptive product—following computers, smartphones, and electric vehicles.

Taiwan’s Challenge

The critical challenge for Taiwan lies in bridging the gap between lab innovation and real-world products, while effectively integrating a cross-industry supply chain. Success in this area will determine whether Taiwan can lead in the global humanoid robotics market.

Core Breakthroughs

As the convener of the Humanoid Robot SIG System Integration Working Group, NEXCOM Group is spearheading efforts to build Taiwan’s “national team” for humanoid robotics. Key innovations include:

• MARS400-T10 Modular Controller
  Taiwan’s first modular controller designed for robots, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, seamlessly integrating AI computing (the “brain”) and motion control (the “cerebellum”).

• ESC210 Functional Safety Robot Controller
  A modular platform that consolidates safety features into a single architecture, reducing latency and space requirements compared to traditional multi-platform setups. Samples are expected in Q1 next year.

Global Standards: The Market Entry Ticket

According to TÜV Rheinland expert Cheng Chih-Yi, as humanoid robots enter production lines and public spaces, compliance with international standards is no longer optional—it’s the ticket to global markets. Enhanced standards like EN ISO 10218 now demand not only mechanical safety but also predictable intelligent behavior, improving collision avoidance, stability, and functional safety. Companies that adopt these standards early will gain a competitive edge.

Industry Outlook

NEXCOM Chairman Lin Mao-Chang concluded:
“If Taiwan’s humanoid robotics industry can unite and move fast, we have a real chance to lead. Taiwan already possesses mature, validated key modules that other countries lack. Through strategic collaboration, Taiwan can replicate the success story of the PC industry in the humanoid robotics market.”

About CIAT

Founded in 2010 under the guidance of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Taiwan Cloud Computing & IoT Association (CIAT) aims to accelerate innovation and drive industrial transformation through AIoT. With over 180 members spanning ICT hardware, software, telecom, and system integration, CIAT is committed to building Taiwan’s next growth engine in the era of AI and IoT.

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