Over the last three years, the Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has facilitated the participation of innovative startups at CES. This year, their virtual pavilion, in collaboration with Taiwan Tech Arena, showcases 100 startups categorized into five key areas: Smart Living, Tech for Good, Cybersecurity and Cloud, Healthcare and Wellness, and Mobility Tech. Prior to the event, 24 startups presented previews of their CES demonstrations, offering a glimpse of the innovations on display.

During a press conference on Sunday, Wu Tsung-tsong, the head of MOST, explained that the pavilion aims to assist startups in expanding their market reach and attracting international investment. He emphasized, “Investment in Taiwanese startups directly supports the growth of Taiwan itself.”

Startups featured during Taiwan Tech Arena’s press conference on Sunday:

All Good Energy delivers an open platform for electric vehicle batteries, incorporating IoT capabilities and continuous cloud connectivity. This enables users to track battery performance and remaining charge levels. The platform’s open access to battery data via APIs has been successfully implemented with cargo fleets throughout Taiwan.

Aiphas recognizes that nurses often manage the care of nine patients simultaneously, responding to numerous requests for assistance. The company has developed a smart ward solution, including a readily deployable smart nurse call system known as Aipha Call, designed to expedite response times. Additionally, Aipha-Eye provides emergency detection, identifying incidents such as fires or falls. The system can be fully operational within five days and is currently utilized at National Taiwan University Hospital’s Bei-Hu Branch, alongside partnerships with six leading Taiwanese hospitals.

Crypto-Arsenal provides a cloud-based, automated cryptocurrency trading platform, empowering users to create, backtest, simulate, and execute algorithmic trading strategies. To mitigate trader risk, the platform leverages smart contracts on the blockchain, ensuring developers are compensated only upon generating profits. Currently in public beta, the platform has attracted 700 users who have collectively earned $10,000 USD through three trading competitions. Crypto-Arsenal has established partnerships with National Taiwan University and receives sponsorship from Binance, with an official launch scheduled for the second quarter of 2021.

Koup designs performance apparel with a focus on “circularity”—utilizing recycled materials that can be repurposed into new materials. Koup debuted the Cinnamon shirt on Kickstarter, crafted from eight recycled plastic bottles transformed into pellets and then spun into fiber, incorporating cinnamon as a natural antimicrobial agent to control odor.

Uniigym offers an interactive fitness experience with a library of over 1,000 fitness classes accessible online, through smart TVs, or internet set-top boxes, alongside community features. The company’s offerings include Uniihome, providing fitness classes for at-home workouts, and Uniicube, which generates immersive virtual environments using a projector. Currently available in Taiwan, Uniigym plans to expand internationally this year.

Startups that previewed during a keynote on Tuesday

Mobility

3Drens is a data-driven IoT platform tailored for commercial fleet operators, including logistics and vehicle rental companies. It facilitates asset management, preventative maintenance scheduling, driver behavior analysis, and itinerary optimization. The platform is customizable and incorporates open data to enhance operational efficiency and reduce expenses.

GenkiTek presents a driver-monitoring system capable of identifying potential distractions such as eating, drinking, or mobile phone use, and issuing alerts to both companies and drivers to minimize accidents. The system’s AI has been trained using hundreds of thousands of driver images, utilizing a deep neural network to analyze driver behavior.

Dartrays’ WHUD II is a windshield head-up display (HUD) featuring a patented optical path design. It can project images up to two to three meters in distance and is compact enough for aftermarket installation, providing drivers with crucial information without diverting their attention from the road.

Spatial Topology Technology develops location-based technologies for mobile applications, claiming to possess the largest map database for indoor positioning within the e-commerce sector. Its solutions assist brands in bridging the gap between offline and online retail strategies, recognizing the common practice of in-store product evaluation before online purchase. The platform analyzes customer behavior patterns and incorporates brand engagement tools, such as geotargeted reward programs.

Healthcare and wellness

CloudMed produces iCare, an 8-in-1 sensor capable of measuring eight key biometrics, including body age, heart rate, pulse wave transit time, diastolic and systolic blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and levels of tiredness and stress, utilizing PPG optical sensors and ECG electrodes.

OFLO has created a cloud-based walkie-talkie specifically designed for frontline workers who require hands-free communication. Described as the world’s first dual-bone conduction wearable device, OFLO offers extended range, unlimited channels, and software integration with features like auto-logging, transcription, and cross-platform communication, surpassing the capabilities of traditional walkie-talkies.

Pulxion is a “personalized mobile hospital” designed to detect early warning signs of strokes. Intended as an initial screening tool, it employs motion analysis, pulse monitoring, and neck scans to assess a user’s stroke risk.

Cybersecurity and Cloud Solutions

ArcRan’s iSecV box is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) cybersecurity solution that monitors radio frequency signals—including Wi-Fi, Zigbee, cellular V2X, and dedicated short-range communications—to identify anomalous activity. It provides alerts when irregularities are detected, enhancing the security of smart cities without disrupting existing infrastructure.

Avalanche Computing delivers a performance-optimized workflow for AI specialists at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), assisting them in refining algorithms and deploying AI models. The platform supports parallel or distributed training of AI models across multiple GPUs.

I.X R2’s product is a wireless secure e-badge incorporating a cryptokey, combining the functionality of physical keys and software. The 3-in-1 badge provides log-in authentication, data encryption, and door access control. Users maintain ownership of their cryptokeys, enabling centralized management of door access and security.

Tresl is an e-commerce analytics platform for brands using Shopify, providing insights comparable to those available to larger retailers to drive repeat purchases. It features pre-built segmentation and actionable recommendations.

Tech for Good

Ganzin offers an AI-powered eye tracking solution for integration into AR/VR devices and smart glasses. The lightweight, compact module is powered by either Qualcomm XR or Ganzin’s proprietary processor.

NUWA Robotics Platform’s Kebbi Air is an AI-driven social robot with a development platform allowing brands to create interactive content. Targeted towards children, it is currently deployed in 600 schools in Taiwan for STEAM and language education, with capabilities including facial recognition, object detection, gesture interpretation, sound source localization, voice recognition, and environmental awareness.

PlayNitride’s microLED displays achieve 60% transparency and are suitable for automotive displays, wearable devices, and monitors.

Honeywld’s MyGuardian is a wearable device for automated fall detection, designed to assist nurses and personal assistants in providing 24-hour monitoring for elderly individuals in nursing homes, care centers, or hospitals.

Smart Living

FiduciaEdge enhances the security of edge devices, protecting data privacy in smart city applications such as transportation systems and manufacturing processes.

Eleclean‘s Share disinfectant devices utilize replaceable bottles that convert water into disinfectant using hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl radicals. These bottles connect to an intelligent control base with built-in NFC technology, allowing users to verify the disinfectant’s expiration date and remaining usage via a smartphone app.

Goama enables developers to integrate casual e-sport games into their applications to increase user engagement, lower customer acquisition costs, and enhance brand recognition.

Interxie develops energy storage systems for homes that integrate with existing or new renewable energy sources to manage power, prevent outages, and optimize energy consumption. It can also reduce energy costs through integration with battery systems.