In a highly competitive field with hundreds of teams vying for recognition, the "2023-2 National Science and Technology Council's From IP to IPO Program(FITI)" has concluded its selection process. After rigorous scrutiny through document reviews and three rounds of evaluations, the final results are in. Associate Professor Ming-An Chung from the Department of Electronic Engineering at our university guided the student team "TPDH," comprised of master's students Sung-Yun Chai, Ming-Chun Hsieh, Shang-Jui Huang, Kai-Xiang Chen, and Chia-Chun Hsu, won the "First Prize" and get a startup fund of one million NT dollars.

After three years of intensive research, the team successfully developed a groundbreaking radar-based 3D imaging and modeling system. This innovative technology addresses the precision issues caused by weather conditions and the high cost of sensors associated with current optical inspection techniques. The system has penetrating capabilities and high-speed dynamic detection, enabling it to create 3D models of objects in rapid motion. Its primary focus lies in detecting cracks, damages, and deformations in object structures, ensuring the safety of railway tracks and building structures. The application scope spans railway steel tracks, architectural structures, and bridges, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pioneer in the field of structural safety inspection.

Key Technological Features:

Penetrative detection (complete 3D modeling of "internal + surface" of composite materials).

Modeling effects applicable to the analysis of "cracks," "damages," and "deformations."

High-speed dynamic detection (up to 150 km/h).

Suitable for various weather conditions (day and night, rain, fog, snow).

Associate Professor Chung Ming-An, from the Department of Electronic Engineering at National Taipei University of Technology, brings with him 15 years of industry experience, having previously participated in R&D projects for Apple's iPad and Tesla. His research team is dedicated to advancing communication technology in areas such as sub-terahertz/millimeter-wave/microwave wireless communication, smart antennas, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, autonomous vehicle safety, and the integration of radio waves with medicine. Their efforts contribute significantly to the development of communication technology.