Physical AI is here — intelligent machines that can move, act, and make decisions in the real world. By 2030, the world will face a shortage of 18 million health workers. Meanwhile, Taiwan's strengths in semiconductors, precision manufacturing, and medical AI are converging to create a new wave of healthcare innovation and business opportunities.（image: Shutterstock）

While the smart healthcare revolution is transforming medicine worldwide, the toughest challenge lies in achieving strong and efficient clinical validation. Collaboration between several prominent hospitals and ICT firms has become Taiwan's competitive edge. (image: Shutterstock)