With advances in medical science and healthcare, life expectancy has continued to increase, while population aging and declining birth rates have become major global challenges. These demographic changes have placed unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems, resulting in rising demands for chronic disease management, long-term care, and healthcare resources, alongside a growing shortage of healthcare professionals. The future of healthcare therefore requires a paradigm shift from treatment-centered care toward prevention, continuous care, and patient-centered health management.

Recognizing these challenges, The National Taiwan University Smart Health Technology Research and Development Center was established to advance the development and translation of intelligent healthcare technologies. By integrating the interdisciplinary research strengths of National Taiwan University with the clinical expertise of National Taiwan University Hospital, the Center is dedicated to developing innovative AI-driven healthcare solutions, digital health technologies, and telemedicine services that address emerging healthcare needs.

Building upon years of experience in telehealth research and clinical implementation, the Center promotes the integration of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and precision medicine into healthcare delivery. Through close collaboration among academia, healthcare institutions, industry, and government, we accelerate the clinical translation of intelligent healthcare technologies and establish innovative models of integrated healthcare services.

Our ultimate goal is to improve healthcare quality, enhance clinical efficiency, optimize healthcare resource utilization, and create sustainable, patient-centered healthcare systems that support healthier aging and improve population health in Taiwan and beyond.