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.

Featured Speakers

Ms. Linda Tsai

Ms. Linda Tsai

President of Intelligent System Sector & COO, Advantech Co., Ltd.

Linda Tsai is President of the Intelligent System Sector and Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Advantech. She joined Advantech in 2005 and has held key leadership positions, driving business growth, product innovation, and cross-business collaboration across global markets.

 

As President of the Intelligent System Sector, Linda leads Advantech’s businesses in edge computing, Edge AI, and intelligent systems, focusing on vertical market growth, solution innovation, and long-term business development.

As COO, she oversees global procurement and supply chain operations and drives a centralized & localized management approach to strengthen operational excellence, standardization, efficiency, and quality across Advantech’s global operations.

With extensive experience in business and operational leadership, Linda is committed to accelerating Advantech’s growth in intelligent solutions, while creating greater value for customers and building a smarter, more connected world.