Compared to Japan, where 90 of golf courses operate without caddies and use an automated service model, golf course management in Taiwan still heavily relies on human labor Facing a labor shortage of up to 70, adopting a site and membership management platform to provide intelligent golf services may be a transformation worth considering for golf course operators 'Taiwan's software technology is comparable to international standards and definitely has the capability to compete in the global market,' says Tsung-Che Liao, co-founder and CEO of Golface, established in 2014 with the vision to leverage technology at its core, aiming to create Taiwan's first golf entertainment platform With over 9 years vested in cultivating intelligent golf services, Liao is well-versed in the nuances of golf course services He has considerable domain knowledge and has launched a comprehensive intelligent golf solution The world's first networked smart golf cart hits the road automation of golf courses is no longer just a dream In mid-May, Golface's newly developed ARES Smart Golf Cat, the world's first networked smart golf cart, officially became operational Equipped with a dedicated vehicle computer mainframe, dual network systems, AI-based visual recognition cameras, and high-precision GPS tracking, golf courses can now confidently allow golfers to drive themselves The system enables real-time monitoring of any driving violations, and the presence of digital consumption traces allows for insurance coverage The procedure is as follows golfers book the cart via a reservation platform, receive a QR code, pay through the platform, and unlock the cart with the QR code at the golf course The golf cart can then be driven onto the course The course management platform can monitor and restrict the areas through which the cart can travel, ensuring it does not leave the paths Upon completion, the cart is returned through a tablet in the cart In instances of any infractions, penalties are applied directly through the user's account, and for severe violations, future access to the carts may be prohibited This achieves the goal of 'automation' ARES Smart Golf Cat is the world's first networked smart golf cart, officially in service since May 2022 'As labor costs continue to rise, recruiting and training caddies are becoming common pain points in the market While Taiwan's courses still employ caddies, there's a 70 labor shortage,' Tsung-Che Liao added This smart golf cart tablet, combined with a mobile app, has become the ultimate smart caddy Golface is striving to complete the last piece of the 'automated golf course' puzzle Amassing digital consumption trails for advanced client segmentation services Starting with consumer needs, Golface has sequentially launched services like the golf cart tablet, mobile app, golf reservation platform, instructional videos Golface TV, golf tourism, and smart carts The smart cart has been operational since May 2022, currently featuring four units with plans for mass production in the latter half of 2022 Although the cart currently requires manual operation by golfers, remote operation is anticipated early in 2023, with autonomous driving expected in the third phase Via the cart tablet and management system, staff can understand the status of the course through on-screen visual representations, showing each cart's real-time and relative location, departure times, and duration of service per hole, which aids course managers in monitoring on-course consumption effectively, thus reducing traffic jams and customer complaints 'Previously, we relied on staff's mental imagery now, we can employ imagery to visualize real-time situations on the course This makes it possible for those who don't understand golf to work in this field,' emphasized Tsung-Che Liao While course control has traditionally been handled by experienced professional players, the shortage of skilled professionals makes hiring even more challenging Therefore, replacing manpower with digital tools yields twice the result with half the effort The golf cart tablet has entered the Japanese golf market, installed at Fukuoka Century Golf Club Golface's golf cart tablet has been introduced to 14 domestic courses, and has now officially entered the Japanese market, favored by Fukuoka Century Golf Club, where tablets have been installed in carts providing automatic voice announcements for hitting strategies, distance measurements, and visual charts displaying hitting data During the COVID-19 pandemic, with borders closed, Golface utilized OTA technology to provide software updates and troubleshooting, ensuring uninterrupted services, which was highly appreciated by the Japanese golf courses Tsung-Che Liao remarks that Taiwan's software technology is not inferior to other countries like Japan, but more support from golf courses is needed to help transform the industry intelligently 'To assist in the transformation of golf courses, the first step is digitalization,' Liao pointed out By helping courses accumulate data and understand customer service cycles and hitting rhythms, it enables courses to avoid congestion and serve more customers To date, Golface has accumulated data on over 20,000 teams, 35 million scorecards, and over 10 million records This data helps enhance management performance, segment customer layers, reduce complaints, and plan marketing strategies for off-peak periods Golface co-founder and CEO Tsung-Che Liao has spent 9 years deepening intelligent golf services, aiming to build Taiwan's first golf entertainment platform「Translated content is generated by ChatGPT and is for reference only Translation date：2024-05-19」

Afflicted by the pandemic, most people choose to stay at home However, for those who enjoy exercising, missing a day at the gym can feel uncomfortable With Uniigym's 'AR Fitness x Uniigym' app, users have access to nearly 1,000 diverse exercise classes With a dedicated AI coach, users can exercise anytime they wish, while also tracking their fitness journey, and understanding their condition completely To encourage public fitness and fight the pandemic together, Uniigym has also collaborated with Chunghwa Telecom, offering free access to the 'AR Fitness x Uniigym' app for 30 days starting from now until the end of June, contributing to the public health effort Founded in 2019 by CEO Yu-Chieh Lin, Uniigym was conceived from the monotony and limited options of gym venues like fitness centers and school gyms, and low interaction with trainers The company aims to make exercising as fun as gaming through technological solutions, starting with their first product—an intelligent dynamic projection system that has gained favor in the fitness market Uniigym continuously innovates fitness products creating a comprehensive platform for sports health Uniigym is dedicated to creating an immersive fitness course platform starting from offline venues to an online platform, thereby achieving a full spectrum of fitness content and increasing data traffic for enhanced monetization capabilities Over three years, Uniigym has continued to develop new products So far, they have reached the third generation of products In addition to the Uniicube, a dynamic projection fitness system, there's also Uniihome, which turns living rooms into gyms through set-top boxes provided by Taiwan Broadband Communications and cable television provider Kbro Furthermore, the third generation, Uniicell, allows users to exercise anywhere anytime with mobile devices and 5G networks Next, Uniigym plans to launch the fourth generation, Uniicare, targeting businesses and government employees with camera and heart-rate devices to gather health data and offer health management solutions Features of the AR Fitness x Uniigym App "Uniigym is a combination of Netflix and Nintendo, aiming to become the Netflix of the fitness world" By lowering the barriers to exercise through Uniigym's diverse workout classes and fostering a national habit of exercise, marketing director Shu-Wei Wang explained the company's strong ambition and its ongoing progress towards these goals Since the launch of the AR Fitness x Uniigym app in collaboration with Chunghwa Telecom in November 2021, the app has seen over 20,000 downloads in less than half a year, featuring nearly 1,000 multi-category classes including aerobics, fat-burning, body sculpting, strength training, yoga, boxing, and popular dance Built-in latest AI posture algorithm for real-time monitoring of exercise state The AR Fitness x Uniigym APP features six key functionalities, consisting of One Celebrity fitness courses, featuring a hundred top instructors, pick and practice anytime without appointment Two AI real-time motion matching that captures 20 skeletal points of the body through the phone's camera, accurately comparing movements and providing instant feedback Three AR fitness trainer, accompanying you in any environment, personally guiding the workouts, making the fitness experience more engaging Four Gesture remote control interface, allowing you to remotely access various features, making operations easier Five Supports screen casting, syncing the phone with TVs and screens to enhance immersive exercise experiences Six Self-data tracking, fully recording fitness progress including exercise hours, calories burned, and training programs AR动滋动 x Uniigym Rise to Exercise, Safeguard Health TAIWAN SAFE Event Introduction Most importantly, the system platform integrates the latest AI posture algorithm, comparing user movements and skeletal points with those of the fitness trainer during exercise, combined with heart-rate belts to display changes in heart rate on the screen during exercise By employing technology in exercise, it not only protects users during training but also helps in logging physical energy consumption, effectively enhancing exercise efficiency and preventing exercise injuries Uniigym is deeply rooted in Taiwan and expanding to international markets In fact, Uniigym's products are iteratively evolved according to different user groups The second generation product, Uniihome, turns living rooms into gyms in collaboration with the television system platforms, Taiwan Broadband Communications and Kbro, featuring set-top boxes with a menu of 1,700 classes, each lasting 3-5 minutes suitable for all family members ranging from grandparents to children, providing a freely selectable fitness menu for different groups AR Fitness x Uniigym App Product Experience Scenario Illustration In the post-pandemic era, exercising at home has become a trend Uniigym's interactive sensor-based fitness courses offer consumers a convenient, economical way to exercise anytime, anywhere It eliminates the need for purchasing fitness equipment or spending on expensive courses, as users can enjoy personal guidance from an AI coach directly through their smartphones, enhancing their willingness and frequency of exercise, playing an essential role in promoting a healthier lifestyle for all Uniigym provides a combination of online and offline AI cloud-based interactive sensor technology services, matched with home settings and various types of exercise spaces, to offer consumers an entry-level threshold to enjoy professional and entertaining fitness experiences anytime, anywhere This innovative business model has attracted investments from renowned Taiwanese listed companies such as, Nan Yih Textile and Taishin International Bank, and also partnerships with notable international sports enterprises like Decathlon Besides deep-rooting in the Taiwanese market, Uniigym is also actively expanding into international markets including Singapore, Thailand, and China This year 2022, Uniigym plans to launch its products with the Singaporean telecom group Singtel, allowing Chinese-speaking users and a broad international audience to enjoy new interactive sensor-based fitness courses In the future, Uniigym will also introduce home-based health management solutions for corporate and government employees, where employee health data is collected during exercise through cameras or heart rate devices, analyzed, integrated, and linked with health and medical data to achieve preventive medical goals Uniigym founder and CEO, Yu-Chieh Lin「Translated content is generated by ChatGPT and is for reference only Translation date：2024-05-19」

Artificial intelligence AI has gradually changed the way various industries operate in recent years However, most of the work is still done by humans, with AI playing a supporting role This has led to emergence of the term "AI Copilot," which stands for "AI-driven tools or assistants" that aim to assist users in completing various tasks and improve productivity and efficiency The concept of AI Copilot comes from the role of "co-pilot" During flight, the co-pilot assists the main pilot in completing various tasks to ensure flight safety and efficiency In fact, there have been signs of various "machines" beginning to play the role of "copilot" in different fields since the Industrial Revolution, assisting humans in completing heavy physical and repetitive tasks, greatly improving factory production efficiency, and driving rapid economic development Following the advancement of computing equipment and breakthroughs in machine learning, deep learning, and image recognition technologies, the concept of AI Copilot has gradually taken shape The development of AI Copilot marks the transition from "machine-assisted to AI-assisted" Early robots could only complete preset repetitive tasks, but today's AI copilot can learn and adapt to new environments and tasks, and continuously optimize its performance in practical applications This transformation not only changes human-machine interactions, but also has a profound impact on various industries The application scope of AI copilot covers various industries, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail, etc, and are everywhere to be seen Application of AI copilot in the retail industry AI image recognition checkout In the retail industry, the application of AI copilot has begun to show concrete results Take Viscovery's AI image recognition checkout system as an example This system is a type of AI copilot model that helps store clerks speed up checkout or assists consumers in simplifying the self-service checkout process The store clerk needs to scan the product barcodes one by one in the regular checkout method If a product does not have a barcode, such as bread and meals, the clerk needs to first visually confirm the items, and then input them into the POS checkout system one by one Based on actual measurements at a chain bakery, it takes 22 seconds for an experienced clerk from "visual recognition" to "entering product information of a plate of 6 items into the checkout system" New clerks may need even more time In addition, according to a Japanese bakery operator, it takes 1 to 2 months to train employees to become familiar with products Now with AI image recognition technology, store clerks let AI handle the "product recognition" step, and AI will play the role of copilot, quickly identifying items within 1 second, speeding up checkout to save 50 of checkout time, and optimizing customers'shopping experience The time cost of training employees to identify bread can also be effectively shortened Even for products with barcodes, AI can quickly identify multiple items in one second, which is more efficient than scanning barcodes one by one The self-checkout system "assisted" by AI image recognition allows consumers to successfully complete shopping without the help of store clerks, eliminating the trouble of swiping barcodes or searching for items on the screen, which improves the shopping experience In a time when store clerks are hard to hire due to labor shortage, this also helps stores reduce operating costs AI quickly identifies multiple checkout items in just one second Source of image Viscovery Recently, startups dedicated to developing AI image recognition checkout solutions have emerged in various countries The most lightweight solution currently known is in Taiwan It can be immediately used by installing a Viscovery lens and a tablet installed with Viscovery AI image recognition software at the checkout counter to connect to the store's existing POS checkout system There are various integration methods, including plug-and-play and API solutions integrated with the store's POS system Viscovery AI image recognition system can be painlessly integrated with the store's existing POS system Source of image Viscovery Example of AI image recognition checkout Currently, the Viscovery AI image recognition system is being used in bakery chains in Taiwan, Chinese noodle shops in Singapore, micromarkets in department stores in Sendai, Japan, and Japanese bakeries and cake shops Over 7 million transactions were completed through this AI system, which identified more than 40 million items These use cases demonstrate the extensive application of the Viscovery AI image recognition system in the retail industry In the future, the company will continue to explore the various possibilities of using Vision AI in retail and catering nbsp The Viscovery AI image recognition system is already being used in bakeries, cake shops, restaurants, and convenience stores in Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan Source of image Viscovery