ITRI awards five elite gold medals for AI, next-gen communication, and net-zero technologies

Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has unveiled five groundbreaking technologies, recognizing them with its prestigious "Elite Gold Awards." These innovations span critical sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation communications, and net-zero sustainability, highlighting Taiwan's commitment to technological advancement and industrial competitiveness.

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The key to selecting ITRI Elite Award winners is not just technological leadership, but also the ability to solve real industry pain points and create market value.

The awards, often referred to as the "ITRI Oscars," honor both research excellence and industrial impact. This year's accolades include three "Outstanding Research Awards" and two "Industrial Contribution Awards." The winning technologies are designed to address real-world industry challenges, drive market value, and bolster Taiwan's position in the global technology landscape.

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These technologies are mainly divided into two major themes: 'AI and Next-Generation Communication Applications' and 'Net-Zero Sustainability Contributions'. Each technology starts from industry needs and is driven by market orientation for R&D, allowing technology to leave the laboratory and transform into actual corporate orders and international competitiveness.

Among the honored innovations is the "AI Empowerment for All Industries Scale Demonstration," which provides scalable AI solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. This initiative has already been adopted by over 2,000 businesses, including convenience store giant 7-ELEVEN, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. Another significant award went to the "Ultra-High Frequency GaN-on-Si Technology and System Verification Platform," crucial for the upcoming 6G and satellite communication eras. This technology offers a more efficient and integrated solution for high-frequency chips, potentially enabling direct satellite connectivity for devices like smartphones and vehicles.

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The 'AI Empowerment for All Industries Scale Demonstration', which won the Industrial Contribution Award Gold Medal in 'AI and Next-Generation Communication Applications', has created replicable and scalable AI implementation path solutions, solving the pain points of SMEs who 'want to introduce AI but lack talent, lack methods, and fear costs not being recovered'.

In the realm of sustainability, the "High-Efficiency Rare-Earth-Free EC Motor Technology" addresses the reliance on rare earth materials while significantly improving energy efficiency in equipment like air conditioners. Additionally, the "High-Efficiency Low-Temperature Ammonia-Free Denitration Technology" offers an environmentally friendly solution for removing nitrogen oxides from industrial emissions, particularly benefiting sectors like textiles and semiconductor manufacturing. These advancements underscore ITRI's role in translating research into tangible industrial applications and contributing to Taiwan's economic growth and environmental goals.

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The 'Ultra-High Frequency GaN-on-Si Technology and System Verification Platform', which won the Outstanding Research Award Gold Medal, targets the challenge of 'data volume explosion and existing chips not keeping up' in the 6G and satellite communication era.