AI-powered robots are booming, and major medical institutions are pushing for widespread adoption. Chang-Hai Tsai, Chairman of China Medical University and Healthcare System, stated that the CMU system will focus on the development of intelligent medical robots, including care robots, companion robots, disinfection robots, and nursing robots. The university will continue to collaborate with leading technology companies and innovation teams to jointly develop a new generation of smart robots.
According to Tsai, the global AI robotics market is projected to exceed USD 35 billion by 2030. Amid the rapid integration of AI, medical robots are becoming a key pillar of smart healthcare—especially as Taiwan faces the challenges of a super-aged society, declining birthrates, the transformation of healthcare systems, and a shortage of nursing staff. The application of AI and robotics is thus an inevitable trend.
Tsai emphasized that the CMU system remains committed to its three core missions—education, research, and service—while actively driving technology commercialization and translational outcomes. In recent years, the university has established several spin-off companies in fields such as digital health, immuno- and stem cell therapies, targeted drugs, and exosomes. Its spin-off company, Ever Fortune.AI, in collaboration with Phison Electronics, jointly founded Longlian Technology to expand into the AI care robotics sector.
He noted that while promoting medical robotics and clinical integration, the CMU system also bears the responsibility of ensuring responsible innovation—balancing technological advancement with safety and standardized practices. This effort lays a solid foundation for the sustainable development of digital healthcare and positions Taiwan’s smart healthcare industry on the global stage.
China Medical University Hospital and Ever Fortune.AI have integrated clinical needs and partnered with Phison Electronics to jointly develop a new generation of care robots. These robots incorporate core technologies such as artificial intelligence, generative AI, facial recognition, and voice recognition—setting a new benchmark in the care robotics field. Li You-Zheng, General Manager of Ever Fortune.AI, noted that the first-generation robot will feature navigation, health education consultations, medication delivery, and smart interaction functions, and is expected to debut this fall.
Der-Yang Cho, President of China Medical University Hospital, added that care robots can effectively take over a large volume of repetitive and process-oriented tasks, thereby reducing the workload of nursing staff and significantly enhancing the efficiency and consistency of care delivery.
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