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ITRI, MediaTek, and Chunghwa Telecom Advance Satellite-Ready B5G Infrastructure
At the 2025 COMPUTEX MOEA TECH HUB, ITRI showcased its latest innovations alongside other leading research institutes in Taiwan. A key highlight from ITRI is the debut of a world-leading B5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) base station system, which enables direct-to-cell satellite connectivity via software upgrades. Co-developed with MediaTek and Chunghwa Telecom, the solution has successfully passed multi-orbit satellite communication trials. This breakthrough is set to transform communication capabilities in remote and offshore areas and drew global attention at this year’s MWC Barcelona.
Pang-An Ting, ITRI Vice President and General Director of Information and Communications Research Laboratories, likened the integration of AI technologies to the human body’s systems: AI decision-making acts as the brain, logistics robots as the sensory system, NTN communications as the nervous system, and energy management systems as the circulatory system. He emphasized that the integration of these four systems is key to realizing the full potential of smart technologies.
ITRI researchers present the B5G NTN wide-coverage base station system, which enables seamless high-speed communication across land, sea, and air.
The exhibition featured innovations in five areas: AI services, immersive experiences, AI for manufacturing, green energy, and next-gen communications. Notable solutions include:
- B5G NTN Base Station System
The solution enables direct-to-cell satellite connectivity via software upgrades, advancing Taiwan’s NTN technology and global standards. - AI Medical Logistics Robot
The AI-powered robot uses vision and context awareness to improve logistics efficiency at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. - AI 3D Modeling via Smartphone
ITRI’s AI technology allows fast creation of photorealistic 3D models using only a smartphone, reducing time and cost. - Transparent Display Open System
The OpenXR-compliant system supports multi-brand devices, accelerating XR deployment in smart libraries and museums. - POXA Energy Management System
The AI-driven POXA platform optimizes energy storage, cutting costs and expanding industrial applications. The system is slated to spin off into a startup by the end of 2025.