The "AI Manufacturing 2026 National Competition" is now open for registration. We cordially invite students from universities and colleges nationwide to form teams and harness artificial intelligence technologies to propose innovative, feasible, and valuable AI solutions addressing scenarios in smart manufacturing, generative design, and corporate operational governance.

This competition centers on "AI Empowering Smart Manufacturing" and features three principal themes:

1. AI × Intelligent Shop Floor: Omniscient Recognition and Real-Time Response
Participating teams are encouraged to employ AI image recognition and event determination technologies to develop intelligent shop floor management systems that enhance operational efficiency and managerial capabilities.

2. AI × Generative Design: Utilizing AI Tools to Shorten Product Design Cycles
Teams are invited to leverage generative AI technologies to assist in translating design concepts, 3D visualization, manufacturability assessments, and design modification recommendations.

3. AI × Autonomous Operational Brain: Agent-Based Process Governance
Teams are encouraged to apply AI Agent technologies to establish autonomously operating process governance systems that elevate the efficiency and decision-making capabilities of corporate operations.

Eligibility: Open to all enrolled students from public and private universities and colleges nationwide, including undergraduates, graduate students, and five-year junior college students, regardless of major or year. Cross-institutional and interdisciplinary teams are highly encouraged. Each team should comprise 2 to 6 members and must invite 1 to 2 full-time or part-time teachers from higher education institutions to serve as advisors.

The total prize pool amounts to NT$570,000, with awards including First, Second, and Third Prizes, Honorable Mentions, Industry Special Awards, Most Popular Award, Best Presentation Design Award, and Finalist Awards.

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Key Dates:

1. Registration and Preliminary Submission Deadline
Date｜August 10th, 2026 (Monday) by 23:59
Preliminary Results Announcement｜Expected in early September 2026

2. AI Manufacturing Camp
Date｜September 10th, 2026 (Thursday)
Venue｜National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

3. Demo Day Finals and Presentation
Date｜November 18th, 2026 (Wednesday)
Venue｜National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

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To register and submit preliminary materials, please complete one of the following methods:

Event Website Registration: https://reurl.cc/bdpzoE
Google Form Registration: https://reurl.cc/qpemAD

Official Event Website: https://contest.bhuntr.com/tw/zka1vx0k2zassfwkq3/home/

Registration Reminder: In addition to completing the team’s basic information on the registration form, teams must upload a preliminary concept proposal and student identification documents. Only upon completion of all required information and file uploads will the registration process be considered complete.

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Contact Information:
Organizer｜National Yunlin University of Science and Technology Brand Resonance Research Center
Email｜AIManufacturing@yuntech.edu.tw
Phone｜05-534-2601 ext. 2865

We warmly welcome enthusiastic participation from faculty and students across all departments and kindly request your assistance in disseminating this information to interested students, project teams, research groups, and relevant educators.