Kaohsiung – November 10, 2026 -- The Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) won two Silver and two Bronze Awards at the 2026 Edison Awards, extending its recognition at the event to nine consecutive years.
Two of the Silver Award technologies target healthcare staffing gaps and industrial energy use.
AI speech therapy system reports positive outcomes in 81% of cases
The AI-Guided Interactive Speech-Language Therapy System responds to the shortage of speech-language pathologists. It pairs AI-powered personalized guidance with interactive training activities. The system was built on clinical data and language corpora to improve language comprehension and verbal communication skills.
MIRDC developed it with more than 10 medical and educational institutions. Across that collaboration, the technology produced positive outcomes in 81% of cases.
ThermoMind combustion system recovers 72% of waste heat
The ThermoMind Smart Energy-efficiency Combustion System combines AI-driven combustion optimization with advanced waste heat recovery. It analyzes industrial furnace operating data to reach 72% waste heat recovery and hold temperature control within ±3°C.
The modular design allows deployment across varied industrial environments. The system also supports alternative fuels such as hydrogen, which MIRDC says helps manufacturers improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions.