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TSMC explores AI-powered robots, drones for growth

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) chairman and CEO C.C. Wei highlighted the potential for multipurpose service robots as a significant opportunity for Taiwan.

Wei emphasized the nation’s strengths in chip manufacturing and software design as essential components for this development.

Wei indicated that these robots rely on advanced AI chips, precise machinery, and sophisticated software.

Wei also identified drones as another promising area where Taiwan could focus its efforts.

Recent TSMC developments

Timeline
16-Dec-2024 📈 TSMC to boost AI-driven foundry market share to 66% by 2025
  • TSMC to increase foundry market share to 66% by 2025.
  • Driven by 15% IC market growth, AI demand expected.
10-Dec-2024 📈 TSMC’s November sales up 34% due to strong AI demand
  • TSMC’s sales up 34% in November to NT$276.1B.
  • Rising demand in AI drives 31.4% growth YoY.
09-Dec-2024 📊 TSMC’s market share hits nearly 65%: report
  • TSMC’s market share grows to 64.9% in Q3.
  • Sales reach $23.53 billion, up 13% from Q2.
05-Dec-2024 🤖 TSMC, Nvidia discuss AI chip production in Arizona
  • TSMC in talks with Nvidia for Blackwell chip production.
  • Arizona plant lacks packaging capabilities for chips.
28-Nov-2024 💻 TSMC installs equipment at first 2-nanometer chip plant
  • TSMC starts 2-nm fab in Kaohsiung ahead of schedule.
  • Chips aimed for smartphones and AI to launch in 2025.

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