Robots to help with labor shortage

INTEGRATION: The robots do not necessarily need to be humanoid, and any technology capable of serving people could become part of future development, an official said By William Hetherington / Staff writer, with CNA Add TT as Preferred Source The government is investing in smart robots to help with labor shortages, with the first smart robots expected to enter the market within two years, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Minister Wu Cheng-wen (吳誠文) said on Thursday.The government would combine Taiwan’s strengths in traditional manufacturing and technology industries to develop different types of robots, including caregiving and service robots, covering everything from chips and components to systems integration, Wu said. The goal is to help address labor shortages and gradual