MiTAC Advance Technology Corp., building on the strong foundation established by MiTAC Information Technology Corp., was officially separated and established in November 2023. The company’s “AI Application Development Center” is driven by innovation, focusing on future trends and showcasing core technologies in “5G AIoT” and innovative AI application services. MiTAC provides high-value solutions for digital transformation and emerging market technologies, including UAV system integration and design, custom vehicle design and modifications, AI technology and product R&D services, smart security and monitoring systems, and 5G dedicated networks. In the field of autonomous mobile robots (AMR), the company has developed innovative smart applications using AI technology, introducing the “MiCart Autonomous Robot Carrier.” It offers automated transportation capabilities and is progressively applied in smart manufacturing, medical, and high-tech industries, assisting customers in leveraging AI to overcome digital transformation challenges.

The client’s SMT production base, located in Hsinchu, has a long history, embodying decades of technological accumulation and innovation. Over the years, the base has continually introduced new technologies and equipment to maintain its competitive edge in the industry. This includes implementing IPC-CFX-2591 and IPC-HERMES-9852 standard messaging protocols, creating a high-end server SMT smart application production line. The system is divided into two main parts:

1. Common Messaging Network and Production Database Platform: The production line integrates IPC-CFX-2591 messaging network and HERMES machine-to-machine network systems to build a digital information infrastructure.

2. Hardware and Software Automation and Smart Application Modules: Utilizing real-time, high-quality digital data collected via CFX, the system performs digital scheduling, coupled with automatic parameter deployment and dispatch modules to enhance flexible production capabilities.

Being one of the earlier built facilities, faced several challenges in upgrading to a smart production line. Rapidly improving production efficiency without affecting busy production schedules became a critical issue:

■ Uneven Flooring: AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) require smooth floors for operation. Uneven surfaces can cause tilting and jamming, affecting automation efficiency and safety.

■ Floor Load Capacity Limitations: The existing facility’s floor load capacity limits AMR equipment transportation, increasing the difficulty of introducing new technologies.

■ Material Delivery and Production Scheduling Optimization: As production scales up, material delivery for semi-finished products becomes more complex. Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in material delivery is a significant challenge.

To address these challenges, MiTAC has adopted “MiCart Autonomous Robot Carrier.” With its extensive experience in smart manufacturing, provides targeted solutions to help clients overcome various production and transportation issues.

1. Automatic Lifting System: An automatic lifting system, adjusts to preset heights during operation to ensure precise handling. The system automatically aligns with workstation heights, enabling automatic loading and unloading of magazines. This intelligent feature overcomes uneven flooring issues, reduces operation time, and minimizes human intervention, significantly improving overall production efficiency.

2. Multiple Safety Measures: MiCart includes advanced collision prevention and emergency stop features. The collision prevention system accurately detects the surrounding environment to avoid collisions with personnel or other equipment, while the emergency stop device activates swiftly when needed, ensuring operational safety and reducing accident risks.

3. RFID ID Recognition Technology: Equipped with RFID ID recognition technology, the MiCart accurately verifies magazine IDs against production orders. This technology prevents errors in production operations, ensuring accuracy and reliability at every step, thus greatly enhancing production process efficiency and quality.

4. Precision Positioning System: A precision positioning system that uses infrared technology for exact positioning and micro-adjustments when reaching workstations. This ensures accurate height alignment for magazine handling, enhancing work efficiency and operational precision, and ensuring a smooth and stable production process.

5. IPC-CFX Communication Architecture: Utilizes the IPC-CFX communication architecture, seamlessly integrating with the production line system to automate magazine handling. This advanced technology ensures efficient, precise, and safe operation, significantly boosting productivity and operational efficiency, and making the entire production process more streamlined and reliable.

MiCart has successfully overcome several inherent structural limitations of the existing facility, achieving automation in handling and process optimization. With its exceptional performance and multiple implementation benefits, is leading the industry forward. This system not only revolutionizes traditional material handling methods but also introduces new operational models and benefits for enterprises.

■ Increased Space Utilization: MiCart’s automated path planning and optimization ensure that every inch of space is effectively utilized, maximizing storage efficiency and reducing material storage space waste.

■ Cost Savings: Automated transportation reduces labor costs and, through efficient resource utilization, further lowers overall material storage and transportation costs.

■ Error Prevention: Automated navigation and precise control minimize human error, ensuring accuracy and safety, thereby improving work efficiency and quality control.

■ Enhanced Storage Handling Speed and Efficiency: The system’s flexible application and quick response time make material handling on the production line more efficient, accelerating overall manufacturing process optimization.

■ Information Application Integration: By seamlessly integrating with existing enterprise systems, the system provides real-time monitoring of various stages, offering accurate data support and analysis to help companies make more informed decisions.

Mark Huang, Manager of the AI Application Development Center at MiTAC, stated: “The MiCart Smart Follow Handling Vehicle automation system demonstrates strong scalability in smart factories. Through seamless integration with fleet management and production systems, MiCart efficiently handles logistics with minimal human intervention, significantly enhancing production line efficiency and driving modernization in production operations. This implementation not only helps Taiwan’s SMT factory achieve automation and improve production line efficiency but also reflects MiTAC’s expectations for this project. MiTAC is committed to providing the highest quality service through exceptional products and professional teams. Let us work together to witness MiTAC’s transformation at the Hsinchu base, showcasing unparalleled competitive advantages and continuing to lead future technological trends.”