In a significant move toward technological collaboration, a pioneering Taiwanese tech institute and Chiayi County of Taiwan inked a pivotal agreement on Thursday in San Jose, Northern California. The pact is geared toward fostering bilateral exchanges between Taiwan and the United States while bolstering Chiayi County’s ambitions to emerge as a hub for drone manufacturing and its ancillary supply chains.
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan’s forefront applied technology research institute headquartered in Hsinchu, spearheads this initiative.
At the signing ceremony, attended by luminaries including Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Zhang-liang, the stage was set for transformative endeavors. Magistrate Weng reiterated President Tsai Ing-wen’s proclamation from Aug. 13, 2022, designating Chiayi as the nucleus for the national drone initiative. Subsequently, the establishment of the Asia Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) AI Innovation Application Research and Development Center ensued, showcasing Taiwan’s commitment to cutting-edge drone technology….
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