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- Publish Date：2024-08-29
NYCU ‘Pioneering’ the Future: Embarking on the New Academic Year with AI and Space Exploration
President Chi-Hung Lin and eight vice presidents appeared in astronaut suits, showcasing the NYCU’s independently developed digital twin, the President’s Avatar.
Translated by Chance Lai
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation, kicking off the new academic year on August 28 with a futuristic twist. President Chi-Hung Lin greeted 2,060 new students using an AI digital twin in a stunning technology display. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Japanese, this high-tech avatar mimicked President Lin’s facial expressions and voice with uncanny accuracy, leaving students in awe.
NYCU also announced a groundbreaking collaboration with MediaTek’s generative AI platform, “DaVinci.” This partnership will empower student organizations to harness AI tools for more efficient management, showcasing NYCU’s commitment to integrating advanced technology into everyday campus life.
Pioneering the Future: NYCU’s Ceremony Ignites Inspiration with High-Tech Displays
This year marks the third installment of NYCU’s expanded thematic opening ceremony, and the theme couldn’t be more ambitious: “Pioneering the Future.” President Lin and eight vice presidents donned astronaut suits, embodying the spirit of exploration. Faculty members and senior students from various fields took on the role of mentors, guiding the freshmen to chase their dreams and chart their courses through the vast universe NYCU represents.
Adding to the excitement, the ceremony featured two rockets successfully launched earlier this year (Read more: East Asia’s Only Team! NYCU Formosan Fox Rocket Squad Competes in SA Cup 2024 Against 32 Countries and Over 100 Student Team) and a Formula E race car that previously wowed crowds at COMPUTEX (Read more: Driving Autonomous Vehicle Development! NYCU Vulpes Racing Shines at COMPUTEX 2024 with Latest Formula E Car). These high-powered symbols of innovation were on full display to inspire new students to dream big and embrace the boundless possibilities of the future.
NYCU also announced a groundbreaking collaboration with MediaTek’s generative AI platform, “DaVinci.” This partnership will empower student organizations to harness AI tools for more efficient management, showcasing NYCU’s commitment to integrating advanced technology into everyday campus life.
Pioneering the Future: NYCU’s Ceremony Ignites Inspiration with High-Tech Displays
This year marks the third installment of NYCU’s expanded thematic opening ceremony, and the theme couldn’t be more ambitious: “Pioneering the Future.” President Lin and eight vice presidents donned astronaut suits, embodying the spirit of exploration. Faculty members and senior students from various fields took on the role of mentors, guiding the freshmen to chase their dreams and chart their courses through the vast universe NYCU represents.
The ceremony featured rockets successfully launched earlier this year and a Formula E race car that was showcased at COMPUTEX.
Adding to the excitement, the ceremony featured two rockets successfully launched earlier this year (Read more: East Asia’s Only Team! NYCU Formosan Fox Rocket Squad Competes in SA Cup 2024 Against 32 Countries and Over 100 Student Team) and a Formula E race car that previously wowed crowds at COMPUTEX (Read more: Driving Autonomous Vehicle Development! NYCU Vulpes Racing Shines at COMPUTEX 2024 with Latest Formula E Car). These high-powered symbols of innovation were on full display to inspire new students to dream big and embrace the boundless possibilities of the future.
Enhancing Campus Connectivity: NYCU Unveils AI Innovations with Chatbot and GPT
Meanwhile, NYCU also showcased its latest achievements in digital transformation by introducing the “NYCU Chatbot” and “NYCU GPT,” demonstrating how AI is reshaping campus interactions. Developed by the Center for Institutional Research and Data Analytics (CIRDA) at NYCU, the “NYCU Chatbot,” known as the Campus Assistant, is designed to provide daily updates and information across the NYCU community.
Since its official launch in December 2020, the chatbot has undergone multiple updates and now boasts over 10,000 users. In September 2023, it became an official LINE Taiwan account, making it even easier for students to stay connected.
Recognizing the needs of its international students, NYCU launched the English version of the Campus Assistant in June 2024. This version offers vital campus life information, including a calendar, transportation info, dining options, emergency contacts, opening hours, campus locations, FAQs, and campus safety procedures. The development team continues to enhance both the English and Chinese versions, ensuring the chatbot evolves to meet the dynamic needs of NYCU’s diverse community.
As NYCU steers its students toward the future, integrating AI and space exploration themes promises an academic journey out of this world.
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