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The Department of Communications Engineering at Feng Chia University delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Best AI Awards, one of Taiwan’s premier AI innovation competitions. Under the guidance of Associate Professor Ang-Hsun Tsai and Assistant Professor Chi-Han Chen, the student team “Kamehameha Engineering”—comprised of Wen-Hsun Yang, Po-Lun Chou, Yi-Lin Tu, and Yi-Sheng Hung—stood out among more than 80 finalist teams in the Student AI Applications Category and received the Merit Award. Their achievement highlights FCU’s strength in applying cutting-edge technologies to real-world industrial safety challenges.
The Best AI Awards, organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, is one of Taiwan’s most prestigious AI competitions. The event features multiple divisions, including student, industry, startup, SME, and international categories, attracting participants from Taiwan and around the world, including teams from the United States, Canada, France, Poland, Thailand, and India. Competition in the student division was particularly intense, with more than 80 outstanding teams advancing to the final round.
Faculty and students from the Department of Communications Engineering at Feng Chia University received the Merit Award in the Student AI Applications Category at the 2026 Best AI Awards.
The Kamehameha Engineering team presents its research poster at the 2026 Best AI Awards exhibition.
The award-winning project, titled “A 5G UAV-Based Active Industrial Gas Leak Detection and Intelligent Early Warning System Using Dual-Spectrum Cameras and Generative AI,” addresses critical challenges in industrial safety and environmental monitoring. The system integrates a 5G-enabled unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), dual-spectrum imaging technology, and generative artificial intelligence to provide a non-contact solution for detecting gas leaks in factories and high-risk industrial environments.
Compared with traditional fixed sensors, the UAV platform greatly expands monitoring coverage. By combining dual-spectrum image fusion with AI-powered analysis, the system can identify and locate gas leak sources more rapidly and accurately, helping reduce the risk of industrial accidents while enhancing workplace safety. The project demonstrates how advanced technology can be applied to solve practical societal problems.
“AI must go beyond being a buzzword and be effectively implemented in real industrial scenarios,” emphasized Associate Professor Ang-Hsun Tsai. He noted that the team successfully overcame numerous technical challenges during development, including 5G communication integration, UAV flight stability, dual-spectrum image processing, and generative AI model training. Each stage of the project strengthened the students’ systems engineering mindset and hands-on problem-solving capabilities.
Assistant Professor Chi-Han Chen added that the award not only recognizes the students’ dedication and hard work but also reflects the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative application of technology.
The final of the Best AI Awards 2026 was held on April 25 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, where FCU students showcased their technical expertise and teamwork.
The Department of Communications Engineering at Feng Chia University has long been committed to teaching and research in artificial intelligence, wireless communications, and intelligent sensing systems. The department actively encourages students to participate in practical competitions and interdisciplinary projects to develop integrated technical expertise.
Receiving the Merit Award at the 2026 Best AI Awards further demonstrates the department’s strengths in advanced technology applications and industrial intelligence. Looking ahead, the department will continue cultivating talent in AI and communication technologies while encouraging students to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions that contribute to industry and society.
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