Nexcom International, a Taiwanese industrial computer maker, has officially launched the RoboWIZ AI Robotics Open Platform at Taiwan's Automation Taipei exhibition on August 19, partnering with the Industrial Technology Research Institute and dozens of other companies.
The open ecosystem approach is designed to make it easier for manufacturers and technology firms to develop and deploy AI-powered robots without having to build the underlying infrastructure from scratch.
What happened
Nexcom International, an industrial computer maker, officially unveiled its RoboWIZ AI Robotics Open Platform concept on August 19 at the 2026 Automation Taipei exhibition, partnering with Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and other technology firms to build an open ecosystem for AI robotics.
Why it matters
The platform aims to lower barriers for companies entering the robotics market by providing shared infrastructure and standards, rather than each company building robots independently—a model that could accelerate adoption across manufacturing and logistics sectors.
What to watch
The partnership brings together dozens of companies to collaborate on the open platform; details on timeline, pricing, and which specific industries will be targeted first remain to be announced.
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Nexcom's move to establish an open robotics platform reflects a broader industry shift toward collaborative infrastructure in automation. Rather than proprietary, closed-system approaches, the company is betting that an open ecosystem—similar to successful models in software and semiconductors—will accelerate innovation and lower entry barriers for companies of all sizes. By anchoring the initiative with Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute, a government-backed research body, Nexcom signals intent to build credibility and technical depth. The partnership model allows participating companies to focus on specialized applications (whether in manufacturing, logistics, or other sectors) without duplicating foundational AI and robotics development work.
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