Robots that can automatically refill liquid cooling systems unveiled at OCP Summit - and yes, that sort of has Matrix vibes to it

News
By published

OCP Summit has evolved into a showcase for open AI hardware designs

A data center
(Image credit: Arm)
  • Liquid cooling systems are becoming critical for high-density AI computing workloads
  • Robots refilling coolant hint at a shift toward self-sustaining data ecosystems
  • Power conversion efficiency remains central to sustainable large-scale AI operations

At the recent 2025 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose, California, Taiwanese technology manufacturers showcased a range of next-generation data center innovations.

Among them, automated robots designed to refill liquid cooling systems drew attention for their potential to transform how high-density computing environments are managed.

The technology’s mix of automation and self-maintenance capabilities creates a futuristic atmosphere reminiscent of science fiction.

Taiwan’s growing role in AI infrastructure

According to reports from China Times, 2025 marked Taiwan’s strongest presence at the summit.

More than 20 Taiwanese firms, including well-known manufacturers like Delta Electronics, Lite-On Technology, and Wiwynn, presented new developments in AI server infrastructure, networking, and cooling technologies.

Thermal management has become one of the key challenges for AI-driven data centers.

As a result, Taiwan’s Auras Technology showcased a fully automated liquid cooling system.

The system features cooling distribution units and robots capable of refilling coolant without human intervention.

While the technology could reduce maintenance demands and improve uptime, analysts question whether widespread deployment will be cost-effective for most operators.

Sunonwealth presented modular liquid cooling systems designed to handle extreme thermal loads, a necessity for AI training clusters that generate unprecedented heat densities.

Outside of cooling, Lite-On Technology unveiled megawatt-scale data center power solutions that emphasize high-efficiency energy conversion for sustainable cloud operations.

Alpha Networks, meanwhile, showed a 1.6-terabit water-cooled network switch built on Broadcom’s Tomahawk 6 chip.

These products highlight a broader trend of hardware adaptation to AI workloads, where efficiency and performance must coexist with compact, thermally stable designs.

The integration of robotic systems and AI tools into cooling infrastructure shows how far automation has advanced in data center management.

Yet, as analysts note, technical capability does not always lead to commercial success. The industry still faces questions about cost, complexity, and long-term reliability.

Led by Meta, the OCP Summit has become a central venue for unveiling open and sustainable designs aimed at powering large-scale AI systems.

The 2025 event hosted several major players in the technology industry, including global giants such as Microsoft, Google, Samsung, Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom, Marvell, Cisco, and ARM.

Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

And of course you can also follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings in video form, and get regular updates from us on WhatsApp too.

You may also like

Efosa Udinmwen
Efosa Udinmwen
Freelance Journalist

Efosa has been writing about technology for over 7 years, initially driven by curiosity but now fueled by a strong passion for the field. He holds both a Master's and a PhD in sciences, which provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.