Keynote: Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing with Real-time Edge AI and Robotics

9:00 am - 9:25 am

As semiconductor manufacturing enters the era of AI-driven automation, Edge AI is becoming the foundation for intelligent, autonomous operations. This keynote explores how the AI Factory Brain, Physical AI, AI Digital Twins, and Cybersecurity work together to transform semiconductor equipment from isolated automation into connected, intelligent, and trusted systems. Attendees will discover how this integrated approach enables faster deployment, higher productivity, and secure AI adoption across the modern fab ecosystem.

Key Technologies Covered

The AI Factory Brain: Establishes an AI-native central intelligence layer co-developed with NVIDIA that shifts semiconductor manufacturing from rigid automation scripts to autonomous, decision-making Agentic AI and Physical AI.
Physical AI & Physical AI Foundry: Accelerates the deployment of abstract AI algorithms onto physical machines via a 7-module blueprint co-created with ecosystem partners that handles complex sensor wiring, massive computing, and strict safety regulations for robotics and AMRs.
AI Digital Twin: Optimizes operational efficiency through a Real-to-Sim and Sim-to-Real closed-loop workflow that uses virtual factory simulation and synthetic data to accelerate AI model training while reducing testing costs and deployment risks, enabling semiconductor equipment builders and physical AI to be quickly deployed into the fab.
Semiconductor Cybersecurity: Enables equipment builders to navigate mandatory fab procurement mandates seamlessly by embedding SEMI-E187, IEC 62443, and proactive SSDLC compliance directly into edge hardware, protecting sensitive IP and preventing line-stopping supply chain attacks.

Featured Speakers

Mr. David Jen

Assistant Vice President, Advantech Co., Ltd.

David Jen is the Associate Vice President and Head of Advantech’s Intelligent System Group, where he leads initiatives at the forefront of industrial digital transformation and intelligent system innovation. In this role, he has been instrumental in strengthening Advantech’s position as a global leader in edge computing and edge AI, driving the adoption of decentralized intelligence and enabling real-time decision-making across diverse industries.

During his tenure at Advantech, David has spearheaded the development and global deployment of advanced industrial computing platforms and ruggedized solutions tailored for smart manufacturing, robotics, and transportation sectors. He has played a key role in integrating artificial intelligence, machine vision, and real-time control technologies into next-generation industrial equipment, helping manufacturers and semiconductor companies achieve greater efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability.

A recognized thought leader, David is a frequent speaker at major industry events, including the Advantech World Partner Conference, where he shares insights on Taiwan’s technological strengths and the evolving landscape of AIoT-driven industrial automation.