【Taiwanology Ep.27】Why Taiwan provides most of the world's industrial computers
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When you hear “industrial computers,” you might think of robotic arms on assembly lines or power plants. But the new generation of industrial computing comes in all shapes and sizes, from conveyor belt sushi restaurants to cashier systems in cafes and supermarkets. Our guest today calls it “AIoT”—Artificial Intelligence of Things combined with Edge Computing—powering devices from Las Vegas slot machines to Israel's Iron Dome. 70% of these vital computers are made by Taiwanese companies. We unpack Taiwan's tech prowess with Chaney Ho, one of the co-founders of the world's largest industrial computing company. 05:30 - How Advantech started and why was the navy its first customer? 13:20 - How industrial computers determine our daily lives? 23:16 - What is "edge computing" and what does it have to do with industrial computing? 29:10 - Why Taiwanese companies provide over 70% of the world's industrial computers Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Chaney Ho, Co-founder of Advantech Producers: Weiru Wang, Billy Wu *Read more about how Taiwan's industrial computers: https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=3386 *Share your thoughts: [email protected] 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法: https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
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