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Region SPOTLIGHT ON TAIWAN A showcase for smart living The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is showcasing innovative technologies for smart living at IFA ITRI, Taiwan’s largest high-tech applied research institution, is exhibiting its innovative technologies at IFA 2018. This is the first time that ITRI has exhibited at IFA and the institution highlights some of the innovations that will be on its booth at IFA Next. At IFA NEXT, ITRI is presenting innovative solutions for smart living and demonstrating its commercialisation results along with its partners. ITRI said its Intelligent Vision System (IVS) for Companion Robots at IFA are able to play chess against human opponents and hand out gifts. Visitors will have a chance to personally experience the human-machine interaction and explore the robot’s ability in integrating AI, 3D vision recognition, and eyehand coordination. To enable the robot to grip and move objects smoothly, ITRI uses HIWIN Technologies Corp.’s gripper controller, which is integrated into ITRI’s IVS system. ITRI will also demonstrate the Intelligent UV Direct Drinking Water Steriliser, which is designed to disinfect household drinking water and reduce the risks of bacterial contamination by killing 99.9% of germs such as E.coli. Genki Bot, a non-invasive sleep-aid system, can learn and optimise the sleep environment for individual users. Through the interaction between the device and users, the AI algorithms enable Genki Bot to recommend the best environmental parameters, such as songs, sounds, and lighting. It can also measure temperature and humidity and detect CO2. ELECLEAN and Taiwan Biophotonic Co. (tBPC’s) will also present their products along with ITRI at IFA, to showcase their smart innovations in healthcare. tBPC’s Wrist Pulse Oximeter oCareTM Pro 100 is the world’s first and only pulse oximeter that measures pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation directly at the wrist. It eliminates the need for fingertip probes, and therefore, provides a non-invasive, simple, and reliable way to check and record physiological signs Hall 26 / Stand 229 ITRI Robot / Halo / Intelligent UV Direct Drinking Water Sterilizer SELECTED TAIWAN EXHIBITORS AT IFA ACER CHROMEBOOK SPIN 13 Acer is launching the Chromebook Spin 13 convertible at IFA, which is aimed at businesses that want to switch from Windows. The Chromebook 13 Spin 13 comes in an aluminium body with a 13.5in display with 2,256 x 1,504-pixel resolution at a 3:2 aspect ratio. The model has Gorilla Glass touchpads and also comes a with a 360-degree hinge, a touchscreen display, and a Wacom stylus that slides into its own slot. processors, with 8GB LPDDR3 memory and 64GB eMMC, while there’s also a Core i5 model with 16GB LPDDR3 memory and 128GB eMMC storage. The Chromebook Spin 13 also has a USB 3.1 Type-C port on each side that can be used to charge the device, transfer data or connect to extra display. Acer says the product has a 10-hour battery life. ADATA CW0100 WIRELESS CHARGING PAD With the ADATA CW0100 wireless charging pad, the days of plugging and unplugging charging cables are behind you. According to ADATA, it is as simple as placing your smartphone on the pad to charge. The product is compatible with all Qi-enabled Android and iOS devices and features 10W wireless charging which, the company reports, works up to twice as fast as standard 5W wireless charging - potentially speeding up charging a phone from empty to full by an hour. USB adaptor. Charging performance may vary depending on different devices, operating environments, and other factors. At just 7.5mm thickness , the CW0100 won’t clutter up your desk or bedside table. Its premium zinc-alloy metal base makes it robust and elegant, while also offering better heat dissipation capabilities. A builtin LED indicator clearly shows the charging status. The Chromebook Spin 13 features the eighth generation Core i3 and Core i5 Hall 12 / Stand 108 To enjoy fast charging speeds, this charger must be used with a 15W or higher Micro Hall 17 / Stand 120 36
© Thomas Keller HOSPITALITY / RESTAURANTS / BARS WHERE TO GO IN Berlin CLUBS / EVENTS / SHOPPING / CULTURE Big, Colourful Berlin As near 200,000 trade show guests flock to Berlin for this year's IFA, there's a lot to discover in the German capital Berlin Governing Mayor Michael Müller wants to welcome new arrivals by showing why “24/7, 365 day a year” Berlin is such a special city. We asked him to tell us more about Berlin. Michael Müller Mayor of Berlin Berlin is a vibrant metropolis with a unique history. Here the world is at home amid a unique cultural landscape that includes club culture but also wonderful nature and plenty of space for relaxation. People are connected by the feeling of freedom and open-mindedness in this city. My tip for the first time in Berlin: Try not to do everything because you’ll surely want to come back. What makes Berlin so different to any other German city? Berlin is big and colourful and has a unique blend of visible history, contemporary culture, a vibrant start-up scene, but also a lot of space for nature and recreation. All this is combined with a sense of freedom that you can enjoy and experience at Tempelhof Field (the former central airport turned public park) as much as in a Späti (late night general store where locals also gather for a drink) in your favorite neighbourhood. Are there any exhibitions or events happening in Berlin this summer that you particularly recommend? Berlin’s summer of 2018 has so far been a very sporting summer, especially in terms of athletics. We hosted the Para European Athletics Championships and the European Athletics Championships, and in early September “Berlin flies!” (from pole-vaulting to longjumping) will take place in front of the Brandenburg Gate. The Berlin Marathon follows on September 16. But the biggest festival of the year takes place between October 1-3, when Berlin invites you to celebrate the Day of German Unity under the motto “Only with you!” One million guests are expected at the huge street party. It was thanks to the common will and trust of the European and international community that German unity was possible. We look forward to millions of visitors from all over the world. Next year it will be 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Is the city now truly unified? The pursuit of new possibilities and freedom are today inseparable from Berlin. We are united by this shared attitude to life. This is another reason why Berlin is so attractive to many people. It is important to reflect more on common values and unity in Europe. Our city makes a big contribution to this. www.ifa-international.org IFA International • Monday 27 th August 2018 37
