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Yuan Ze University’s innovation and research capabilities received further recognition as its teams participated in the invention competition at the 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo. A total of seven patented technologies were entered in the competition, winning one Silver Medal, three Bronze Medals, and two Foxconn Technology Group Special Awards, earning six awards in total. The award-winning technologies spanned cutting-edge fields including Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications, green hydrogen, and intelligent eye-tracking systems, demonstrating Yuan Ze University’s strength in transforming innovative research into practical industrial applications.
Among the award-winning projects, Professor Ming-Yi Lin of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and students Chen-Pei Hsu and Yu-Ru Chen jointly developed the “High-Stability Dual-Stream Gaze Estimation Device,” which received the Silver Medal. The system integrated image, edge, and head-pose information through dual-stream feature fusion and attention mechanisms, significantly improving the accuracy and stability of eye-tracking in complex environments. By incorporating GPU acceleration technology, the system enabled real-time operation on low-power devices. The technology was expected to be applied in smart learning, accessibility control, and driver safety monitoring, providing a new non-contact human-machine interaction solution while demonstrating the potential of integrating artificial intelligence with intelligent sensing technologies.
A research team led by Professor Chun-Hung Teng of the Department of Electrical Engineering received both a Foxconn Technology Group Special Award and a Bronze Medal for its project, “Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Signal Transmission Transmitter, Receiver, and System.” The technology addressed the growing demand for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications by integrating dual millimeter-wave (mmWave) active phased arrays with MIMO pre-equalization technology. The design reduced signal interference during multi-antenna transmission and improved the transmission performance of LEO satellite MIMO arrays.
The team further developed and validated the technology using a Software-Defined Radio (SDR) platform, ensuring that the research advanced beyond theoretical concepts toward practical system implementation. The technology was expected to find future applications in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications, millimeter-wave MIMO systems, and next-generation wireless communications, demonstrating strong commercialization and technology transfer potential.
The “Water Electrolysis Device” developed by a research team led by Professor Fang-Po Weng of the Department of Mechanical Engineering also received both a Foxconn Technology Group Special Award and a Bronze Medal. The technology pioneered an integrated flow-field structure through metal additive manufacturing. By combining material control with gradient porosity design, it improved hydrogen production efficiency, extended equipment lifespan, and reduced assembly complexity. As the global transition toward net-zero emissions and hydrogen technologies accelerated, the innovation was expected to provide a new technological solution for green hydrogen production and enhance industrial application value.
In addition, Professor Chao-Yang Wu of the Department of Electrical Engineering developed a “Single-Photon Detector” focusing on advanced applications in quantum technology and LiDAR. The team proposed a single-photon detection structure compatible with CMOS technology, effectively addressing noise issues in silicon-germanium photodetectors and further improving optical detection performance. The innovation provided a solid technological foundation for future high-sensitivity optoelectronic sensing and related applications.
Yu-Hung Wei, Dean of Research and Development, stated that Yuan Ze University had actively promoted the dissemination of its research achievements to industry in recent years. The University had not only encouraged faculty members and students to engage in innovative research but had also continuously promoted practice-oriented teaching and international technology certifications. By connecting with neighboring industrial parks and corporate resources, Yuan Ze University had strengthened industry-academia-research collaboration and expanded cooperative platforms among academia, industry, and research institutions. These efforts aimed to ensure that research outcomes could address practical industrial needs while establishing a more comprehensive talent cultivation system.
With seven patented technologies entered in this year’s competition, Yuan Ze University garnered one Silver Medal, three Bronze Medals, and two Special Awards. The award-winning achievements spanned communications, energy, artificial intelligence, and optoelectronic technologies. The results not only highlighted the University’s interdisciplinary research strengths but also demonstrated its continued commitment to promoting the commercialization of research outcomes and advancing technology transfer, further highlighting its strength in transforming research into industrial applications.
