Fo Guang University held an industry-academia cooperation signing ceremony and technology achievement presentation with IPVEO Technology Co., Ltd. on March 5, 2025. The signing ceremony was attended by President Chao Han-Chieh, along with first- and second-level administrators from Fo Guang University, while IPVEO Technology Co., Ltd. was represented by General Manager Li Hsin-Yi and various department heads. This collaboration aims to promote industry-academia exchange, faculty development, and student learning through the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
In response to the trend of globalization, Fo Guang University is committed to providing students with multilingual learning opportunities and fostering an innovative learning environment. The university has partnered with IPVEO Technology Co., Ltd. to integrate a multilingual translation system into classrooms, effectively breaking down communication barriers between international faculty members and students. This initiative ensures a language-friendly environment where both local and international students can enjoy a seamless learning experience. During the event, President Chao Han-Chieh of Fo Guang University and General Manager Li Hsin-Yi of IPVEO Technology Co., Ltd. signed the memorandum of understanding. Additionally, IPVEO Technology Co., Ltd. showcased the implementation of Vurbo.ai in classrooms, demonstrating the success of their multilingual translation system. Both parties also agreed to collaborate on future initiatives aimed at enhancing students' technological skills and international mobility.
President Chao Han-Chieh emphasized that in the wave of globalization, creating a multilingual learning environment for both local and international students is Fo Guang University's mission. By incorporating AI technology into multilingual translation systems, the university aims to establish an innovative and internationalized teaching and learning hub. This initiative aspires to position Fo Guang University as a model for international exchange, equipping students with a global perspective and transforming the university into a truly international institution.
General Manager Li Hsin-Yi of IPVEO Technology highlighted that education is at the core of IPVEO Technology’s mission, focusing on enhancing student learning experiences and optimizing the educational environment. Vurbo.ai utilizes AI technology to integrate multilingual translation functions, allowing foreign students to seamlessly engage in courses while broadening local students' international perspectives. The system also supports one-to-many web translation, enabling students from more than three different language backgrounds to select subtitles freely, thereby creating an innovative and internationalized teaching platform. Fo Guang University, with its forward-thinking vision, actively promotes AI-driven smart learning environments, aligning perfectly with IPVEO Technology’s philosophy. This collaboration marks a new milestone in globalized education, opening up new possibilities for the future of smart education. General Manager Li Hsin-Yi stated that the signing ceremony and technology achievement presentation with Fo Guang University represent a significant milestone in the implementation of Vurbo.ai and the launch of this project. Looking ahead, IPVEO Technology will continue to develop AI-driven solutions that better meet consumer needs, expanding the scope and depth of its products and services, ultimately driving business growth.
Fo Guang University and IPVEO Technology Co., Ltd. will further deepen their collaboration by incorporating specialized terminology from various academic disciplines into Vurbo.ai, building a precise terminology database to enhance speech recognition and multilingual translation accuracy. Through bilingual translation and real-time interpretation features, foreign students can focus on lectures and presentations using a "listening and speaking" mode, improving their learning experience. Additionally, the system's note-taking and key point summary functions allow students to easily review course content, strengthening their learning outcomes and fully utilizing AI tools to enhance teaching quality.
