At the "Silicon Photonic Sensing for Smart Health Innovation Forum," Murphy pointed out that certain gases and odors released by the human body, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), nitric oxide (NO), acetone (C₃H₆O), ethanol (C₂H₅OH), ammonia (NH₃), and methane (CH₄), can be used for health diagnostics. Changes in the concentration of these gases are closely related to human health. Silicon photonic sensing technology can accurately detect these gases, providing a new tool for disease diagnosis.  

Silicon photonic sensing technology can be applied to the early diagnosis of lung cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, and other diseases. If integrated into mobile phone devices in the future, users could monitor their physiological conditions during calls. This technology can also aid in establishing a comprehensive health data database, provide personalized health passports, and promote the development of precision medicine.  

At this forum, N&M Chairman Rone Chiu announced that N&M will collaborate with Feng Chia University, Chung Shan Medical University, and Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology to jointly promote a cross-domain cooperation initiative between industry, academia, and the medical sector. This initiative aims to build a comprehensive healthcare network for elderly patients with dementia, from detection to long-term care, to enhance their quality of life. In the next phase, the partners will further develop the application of silicon photonic sensing technology in smart diabetes care.  

N&M has long been focused on the research and development of silicon photonic sensing technology platforms, with applications spanning automobiles, healthcare, environmental monitoring, and industrial safety. The company is dedicated to enhancing the safety of homes, factories, workplaces, and transportation. Initially, N&M concentrated on the medical field, leveraging technological innovation to advance telemedicine and home healthcare.

This forum was a resounding success, fully demonstrating the potential of silicon photonic sensing technology in smart healthcare and fostering deeper collaboration between industry, academia, and the medical community to drive advancements in health technology.  

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