Stratio, a Korean deep-tech startup founded by three Stanford Ph.D. graduates, is introducing what it claims is the first germanium-based short-wave infrared sensor designed for large-scale commercial use. During a live pitch session in Pangyo, the company said its “infrared AI” can solve problems that traditional vision AI and standard cameras cannot, including identifying mixed plastics inside recycling facilities, detecting narcotics, and enabling new capabilities inside future smartphones.

Transmission component maker Hiwin Technologies has positioned itself as a key player in Taiwan’s humanoid robot supply chain, with its robotics business expected to exceed 10% of group revenue in 2026, according to chairman Eddie Chuo. Additionally, Chuo noted that Hiwin is in contact with all major contract manufacturers aiming to enter the humanoid robot market.

To carve out new growth in the highly mature smartphone industry, Oppo, on November 14, launched its Apex Guard technology suite designed to safeguard user experience with quality in hardware and software. The company positions this initiative as a key foundation for strengthening brand power and product sales.

Microsoft has activated its data center in Atlanta, Georgia, connecting it with another Fairwater project data center in Wisconsin. This will support OpenAI and its own LLM training, using two-story buildings and liquid cooling to improve energy efficiency.