Taiwan's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka to highlight AI technologies

Taipei, April 3 (CNA) Taiwan's pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2025 in Japan's Osaka from April to October will feature smart technologies using artificial intelligence (AI) developed by Taiwanese suppliers, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

The Expo is an international exhibition held every five years where nations showcase their latest innovations across a wide range of industries, including, but not limited to, technology.

Taiwan's pavilion -- "Tech World" -- took NT$2 billion (US$60.21 million) to build and will showcase a slew of smart technologies and products developed by companies such as Asustek Computer Inc, AUO Corp. and Hiwin Technologies Corp, TAITRA said in a recent statement.

The pavilion's centerpiece will be a giant cylindrical screen displaying the island's diverse ecological landscapes, surrounded by 560 laptop computers which are individually held by mechanical swing arms that can move and project various images on their screens accordingly, TAITRA said.

Amid the AI revolution, in which Taiwan's industries and supply chains play a crucial role, the tech pavilion will also feature multimedia theaters to offer visitors an interactive and immersive experience through display technologies, TAITRA added.

Visitors to the TechWorld pavilion will be able to take a virtual tour of Taiwan and, with the help of a smart bracelet and AI algorithms, receive customized trip suggestions based on their reactions to the virtual journey.

According to TAITRA, the Tech World pavilion was designed by Taiwan-based architects MAYU in collaboration with Japan's Azusa Sekkei. Its design was inspired by Taiwan's high mountains, symbolizing the richness and diversity of its culture and ecology. It also represents global collaboration, fostering creativity and endless possibilities.

The Taiwanese pavilion will be officially opened on April 22, a little over one week after the start of the Expo 2025, which will run until Oct. 13.