Wan Pei, Lin/ Taichung
To keep pace with advancing technology, Hsiuping University of Science and Technology (HUST) is actively fostering AI-related talent. On the 15th, the university hosted the AI Applications Forum & VisLab AI Image Recognition Software Donation Ceremony, led by President Mei-Ching Chen. The event was graced by distinguished guests including former Deputy Minister of Education Teng-Chiao Lin, Chairman Tsung-Chih Chang of the Dali Industrial Park Manufacturers Association, and numerous industry, academic, and alumni representatives. During the ceremony, President Chen presented a commemorative appreciation trophy to Chairman Chih-Ching Hsu of Chitai Technology Co., Ltd., recognizing the company’s generous donation and its ongoing contributions to education and AI talent development.
Chitai Technology donated 250 licenses of VisLab-AI Image Recognition Software, with a total value of NT$100 million, to help HUST build a diverse AI teaching and application environment. The university has already trained a group of “AI Teaching Application” instructors, who were officially certified at the event. Each has completed 24 hours of training and obtained the Level 3 Certification in AI Image Model Training, reflecting HUST’s tangible progress in AI education and faculty development.
Chairman Hsu stated that the motivation behind the donation was to integrate AI learning directly into the classroom. “Universities should not only educate students but also serve as training bases for industry professionals,” he noted. “AI learning should not be limited to engineering disciplines. We hope VisLab can help more students step into the world of AI with ease—learning by doing, and doing while learning.”
VisLab-AI Image Recognition Software is user-friendly and lowers the traditional barriers of entry to AI technology. With no programming background required, students and faculty can quickly build AI models. Its applications span industrial defect detection, traffic sign recognition, smart home systems, plant and animal identification, and people flow monitoring, enabling students to apply AI technology to real-world scenarios and industries while promoting widespread AI education.
President Chen also highlighted that this donation marked a major milestone in the university’s AI development. As a practice-oriented university focused on industry-academic integration, HUST regarded the VisLab software as a critical asset for bridging students with industry needs. She also noted the establishment of the AI Collaborative Teaching Community last year, which supported instructional material development, case sharing, and resource integration. Departments across the university have been introducing AI teaching tools to cultivate students’ creativity, hands-on skills, and global perspectives.
In recent years, HUST has actively integrated resources to build an intelligent learning environment. Initiatives include the creation of the Intelligent Robotic Arm Talent Training Center, dedicated AI classrooms, and collaborative programs with Techman Robot and vocational high schools to promote hands-on AI instruction. The university also established the AI Teaching Application Community, supporting joint curriculum development and expanding the impact of AI education.
Following the ceremony, a keynote address was delivered by Dr. Chang-Hung Chen, Executive Director of the AI Research and Development Center at Jinwen University of Science and Technology, who shared insights on the latest industry applications of AI image recognition. He encouraged students to take full advantage of software tools, embrace innovation, and pursue their dreams in the world of AI.
