The past year has been one full of ups and downs for Taiwan’s machinery industry: aside from products and components related to AI and semiconductors, most other product lines remained relatively lackluster in 2024. The machinery sector is pinning its hopes on emerging industries, of which robotics is commonly viewed as a leading growth driver, with numerous tech leaders highlighting its importance. However, due to limited layouts in the field at present, Taiwanese companies generally saw little revenue from robotics in 2024.