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ITRI and UCLA to Collaborate on AI Robot DevelopmentHSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering today announced a research collaboration to develop AI in robotics. ITRI President Edwin Liu and UCLA Samueli Dean Jayathi Murthy signed an MoU to implement a bridge program that connects academic expertise and industrial applications. This collaboration, scheduled to commence in September, will focus on cultivating top talent to develop state-of-the-art research based on a future AI robotics blueprint. The objective is to accelerate AI industrialization to meet market demand.
As a reliable industry partner in R&D, ITRI continues to leverage international resources and identify global opportunities to open up new markets. Since its inception, ITRI has actively cultivated R&D talent and, to date, has over 25,000 alumni, many of whom are renowned business leaders. About ITRI Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions that aims to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. It focuses on the fields of Smart Living, Quality Health, and Sustainable Environment. Over the years, ITRI has incubated over 280 innovative companies, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan that extend its R&D scope and promote opportunities for international cooperation. For more information, please visit: http://www.itri.org/eng. Media Contact A photo accompanying this announcement is available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c9ccc007-2bcd-42a3-95f0-8a0ab2ebc4af |