With the support of the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Industrial Technology Division, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) hosted the "BIODAY Innovative Medical Technology Forum," focusing on key technologies such as biochips, gene sequencing, semiconductor processes, and microfluidics. Participants delved into the application potential and market opportunities of these technologies in precision medical diagnostics, contributing to the transformation and growth of the medical technology sector.

ITRI invited experts from the International Microelectronics Research Center (IMEC) in Belgium and the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronics in Germany to promote next-generation smart medical technologies. They shared insights on advanced silicon microfluidic technologies applied in life sciences and the latest CMOS and MEMS technologies used in single-cell analysis.

Chiang-Jen Dai, deputy director of the Industrial Technology Division, stated that the government is actively promoting the deep integration of smart medical and chip technologies. The "Chip Innovation Taiwan Plan" initiated by the Executive Yuan aims to leverage chip technology and AI to create future industrial momentum.

During the forum, ITRI showcased six research and development achievements, including the world’s first "dual-loop drive chip" that combines bionic aids with conductive fabric to improve gait in Parkinson's disease patients and the AI-integrated voice assistant "Med Bobi" that significantly reduces the writing burden on healthcare providers.