HIWIN Unveils Strength at TAIROS: Entering CPO Optical Coupling Process, Upgraded Logistics Robot Samples to be Delivered in November

The 2026 Taiwan Robotics & Smart Automation Show (TAIROS) opened today (19th), with motion control giant HIWIN (2049-TW) making a grand appearance in a flagship exhibition area exceeding 750 square meters. The company specially showcased precision positioning and drive control products designed for CPO silicon photonics processes. Chairman Zhuo Wen-Heng revealed that HIWIN has provided micro ball screws and single-axis robots as trial samples to CPO optical coupling manufacturers, including both domestic and mainland Chinese companies.

Meanwhile, the previously expected small-batch shipment of the dual-arm logistics robot this year has been delayed due to changes in customer requirements. An upgraded sample will be delivered in November for retesting.

At the exhibition, HIWIN also displayed dual-arm actuators dedicated to humanoid robots. A single dual-arm system incorporates 14 actuators, with ball screws used in the arm sections. For high-load areas such as lower limbs and feet, HIWIN introduced its "planetary roller screw" technology. This product offers 2 to 3 times the load capacity of traditional ball screws and is suitable not only for humanoid robot limbs but also for industrial elevators and heavy-load equipment.

Zhuo Wen-Heng stated that HIWIN has completed mass production preparations for the planetary roller screw. Sample products for upper-limb ball screws have already been delivered to target customers, and ongoing discussions continue with multiple humanoid robot manufacturers.

Responding to the AI-driven trend of co-packaged optics (CPO), HIWIN has developed micro ball screws and single-axis robots suitable for silicon photonics optical coupling processes. These miniature components are currently in the customer sampling and verification phase, targeting CPO equipment manufacturers worldwide, with several companies currently in contact.

HIWIN jointly exhibited with Megatron Microsystems its integrated solutions for semiconductor panel-level packaging (PLP) and its strategic layout for precision motion control technologies related to CPO. Exhibits included EFEM front-end modules, wafer robots, wafer aligners, PLP panel-level load ports, and nano-level positioning platforms.

In smart logistics, HIWIN showcased a dual-arm logistics robot with an arm length of 2.5 meters and a working range of 5 meters, capable of handling 60 kg with both arms. Compared to traditional industrial robots, it is 40% lighter and reduces energy consumption by 30%. However, due to updated customer specifications, an upgraded version of the logistics robot will be tested with new samples in November, with small-batch shipments expected to become possible in 2027.

Chairman Zhuo pointed out that some electronics contract manufacturers have ambitions to enter the robotics field. However, he advised these companies to first establish project teams and prioritize implementing automated operations such as insertion, packaging, and stacking on their own production lines using AI vision combined with robotic arms. By accumulating practical experience, they can then gradually advance to humanoid robot development, thereby reducing initial cross-domain investment risks.