Nuremberg: A team of Taiwan inventors announced Wednesday their impressive achievement at the recent Inventors’ and Innovation Exhibition (iENA) in Nuremberg, where they secured a total of 12 gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals, in addition to a special award.
According to Focus Taiwan, the participating group comprised inventors from five Taiwanese junior and senior high schools, five colleges and universities, four firms, and four freelancers. This diverse group showcased Taiwan’s innovative capabilities and creative expertise. Shen Yu-hao, the leader of the Taiwan Prominent Inventor League, praised the team’s efforts and highlighted the maturity of Taiwan’s innovation potential.
A notable highlight of the exhibition was the recognition of feng shui practitioner Lee Shang-yu, whose inventions garnered both gold and bronze medals, along with a special award from Germany. Lee’s innovative devices include an orientation tool based on “remote geomancy (feng shui)” and a measurement device that evaluates “the energy field intensity of a specific location using satellite maps.”
These devices employ satellite maps and artificial intelligence algorithms to replace traditional methods of orientation that depend on experience and judgment. Once a location is inputted, the systems automatically detect nearby buildings, roads, and water flows, calculating an “energy field strength index” that assesses the site’s habitability.
The iENA jury praised the devices for their innovation and cultural integration, noting that they present new applications for “scientific feng shui.” The 77th edition of iENA, recognized as one of the world’s major trade fairs for ideas, inventions, and new products, took place from November 1-3 and featured 540 entries from inventors across 30 countries.
