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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
InnoEX Opens Today, ASTRI's Latest Low-altitude Economy Innovations on Display
HONG KONG, April 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) showcase a diverse range of emerging solutions for smart city innovation at the third edition of InnoEX, running from 13-16 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. ASTRI's technologies on display include advancements in the low-altitude economy (LAE), smart manufacturing, smart mobility, and smart pharmacy, underscoring Hong Kong's growing influence in the global innovation and technology (I&T) arena. Driving I&T Collaboration As Hong Kong's leading R&D centre, ASTRI remains steadfast in its mission to accelerate I&T commercialisation, supporting industry transformation and enhancing operational efficiency, said Ir Sunny Lee, Board Chairman of ASTRI. "At InnoEx, we engage with high-quality potential partners from home and abroad, exploring future partnerships through our cutting-edge, market-ready solutions," he said. "ASTRI celebrates its silver jubilee in 2025. To mark this milestone, we have set up a 'time-tunnel' at our booth to reflect on ASTRI's achievements over the past 25 years. As we enter a golden era for I&T development, we remain committed to leveraging technology for societal advancement, enabling smarter living and driving the development of new quality productive forces in Hong Kong." Ir Chris Chong, Acting CEO and Chief Operating Officer of ASTRI said ASTRI's award-wining technologies have been well-received by the industry. To date, ASTRI has been granted 1,100 patents and has completed 1,500 technology transfers. "We are excited to exhibit at InnoEX once again to showcase our R&D outcomes. We look forward to fostering deeper collaborations among the government, industry, academia, researchers and investors. By working together, we can expedite the journey of I&T breakthroughs from laboratory to the market, further solidifying Hong Kong's position as a global I&T hub." Showcasing Cutting-Edge Technologies InnoEX is jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). As Asia's flagship I&T event, it has attracted distinguished visitors, including government officials and industry leaders keen to explore Hong Kong's thriving I&T ecosystem. Visitors to ASTRI's booth (3C-E03) in Hall 3C are introduced to an impressive array of pioneering technologies that promise to transform industries and enhance quality of life. These include: Smart LAE Delivery: This UAV-based solution delivers lightweight packages across urban areas with exceptional precision. Utilising ASTRI's RSU-Assisted GNSS-RTK Visual/INS Tightly-Coupled Positioning Algorithm, the system maintains accurate positioning even amid NLOS disturbances. This enables the UAV to deliver critical medicine efficiently and reliably to patients during emergencies. By circumventing urban traffic congestion, ASTRI's aerial delivery system significantly outpaces traditional vehicle-based delivery methods. Smart Pharmacy: The Smart Pharmacy initiative was first outlined in the Hospital Authority's Strategic Plan 2022-2027. In line with this visionary development, ASTRI has developed an innovative and effective Sensing Fusion Platform for Accurate and Smart Dispensing. The platform is designed to improve both the accuracy and efficiency of pharmacy operation in public hospitals, while alleviating the workload of frontline staff. To minimise the risk of human error, it introduces a range of unique features, including instant access to drug information, real-time monitoring of medication types and quantities, analysis of staff workloads and activities, and early warning alerts. Smart Mobility with C-V2X: ASTRI's Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology facilitates seamless communications between vehicles, pedestrians, roadside infrastructure, and networks. This ensures that road users receive timely reports and warnings, enhancing road safety effectively.C-V2X technology can be applied to real-time traffic monitoring, incident management, and route planning, significantly improving traffic efficiency. In the long run, C-V2X technology will play a crucial role in advancing autonomous driving by helping vehicles detect hidden dangers, further enhancing road safety and supporting the development of autonomous transportation systems. Smart Mobility with Risk Map: The Risk Map System, co-developed by ASTRI and MTRC, provides an automated and efficient way for managing, monitoring and alerting the condition and position of trackside equipment, and ultimately to enhance maintenance efficiency and railway safety. The innovation won the bronze medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. Smart Manufacturing with IndustriNET 5G: ASTRI's invention, IndustriNet, facilitates time-sensitive communications over 5G network through novel time synchronisation methods. It enhances the capabilities of 5G networks, making them suitable for applications in smart manufacturing and smart transportation. The solution fulfils smart factories' demanding requirements for high mobility and dependable wireless networking, expediting the advancement of new industrialisation. It garnered the gold medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. Smart Manufacturing with TrainLite: As manufacturers increasingly seek to upgrade and transform their operations with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), many face the challenge of lacking access to mature big data systems. To address this general industry pain point, the TrainLite platform empowers manufacturers to develop AI learning prototypes using limited datasets. This enables automated quality inspection on production lines at a lower cost while simultaneously enhancing production efficiency and quality. TrainLite's technology is versatile and applicable across a wide range of products, including fabrics, printed circuit boards, chips, automobiles, and displays. It received the Special Award for Innovation – King Abdulaziz University at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. Championing Innovation at the Forum As a panellist at the "Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference Powered by HKSARG OASES" this morning, Ir Chris Chong shared insights into ASTRI's successful R&D projects and demonstrate how technology transfer and commercialisation are turning innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. Tomorrow (14 April), he will take the stage as the moderator for the Innovation Forum: France-Hong Kong Shaping Green Efficiency, Smart Mobility & Digital Transformation, organised by Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau and Business France, to explore the role of technology in shaping future smart city. Promoting Cross-Sectors I&T Partnership InnoEX is running concurrently with the HKTDC Electronics Fair (Spring Edition). The two fairs bring together 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions, attracting global visitors to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange across industries. ASTRI Corporate Website – InnoEX - Photos Download: About ASTRI Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI's core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse. Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred more than 1,500 technologies to the industry and has been granted over 1,100 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries. 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South China Morning Post
16-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
ASTRI celebrates 25 years of positioning Hong Kong on the global innovation map with inaugural Tech Applied Summit
Published: 12:00am, 17 Feb 2025 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Under the theme 'Leading Tech Forward,' the Summit attracted enthusiastic participation from over 40 global leaders in government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors, who shared insights on trending tech developments in the global I&T ecosystem. Over 1,500 attendees, including technological experts, startups, business leaders, and I&T enthusiasts from Hong Kong and various countries and regions, engaged in discussions on cutting-edge tech developments, such as generative AI, low-altitude economy, and smart city solutions. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, The Hon John Lee, congratulated ASTRI on its achievements in a pre-recorded video. 'Twenty-five years ago, ASTRI began its journey with an important mission: to boost Hong Kong's global competitiveness through applied research. Today, it stands as a leading research and development powerhouse and a key contributor to Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector,' he said. Professor Sun Dong, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of HKSAR, echoed this sentiment. 'Today, as we gather under the banner of I&T, we are reminded of the power of collaboration. In Hong Kong, the close partnership among government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors forms the cornerstone of our strategy to unlock new opportunities and drive progress, extending far beyond our borders,' Sun noted. 'The potential for Hong Kong-Mainland collaboration is immense. ASTRI has played a pivotal role in fostering this collaboration. With the opening of its office in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone last year, ASTRI has been instrumental in transforming ideas into impactful solutions that benefit businesses, society, and the economy.' In his welcoming speech, Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI's Board, underscored the institute's important role in driving the commercialisation of cutting-edge research projects and forging cross-regional collaborations between academia, enterprises, scientists, innovators, and other tech organisations. 'For 25 years, ASTRI has been at the heart of Hong Kong's I&T development. From our humble beginnings in 2000, we've grown into Hong Kong's largest government-funded research institute, delivering impactful innovations and driving the city's technology agenda.' Ir Sunny Lee delivered his welcoming speech. ASTRI has transferred more than 1,500 technologies to industry partners and secured over 1,100 patents worldwide, Ir Sunny Lee continued. 'But these numbers only tell part of the story. The true impact of ASTRI lies in how these innovations have transformed businesses, empowered industries, and improved the lives of people in Hong Kong and beyond. For instance, ASTRI has played a pivotal role in advancing financial technologies, enabling Hong Kong to maintain its leadership as an international financial centre. We've also contributed significantly to smart city development, from developing advanced semiconductors to adopting the Internet of Things, from enabling next-generation communications to fostering smart transportation solutions. These achievements reflect our commitment to bridging the gap between research and application, delivering tangible benefits to society.' Meanwhile, the proposed merger of ASTRI and the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) announced earlier by the HKSAR Government, is set to pave the way for synergistic collaborations between the two R&D institutes. This merger aims to deliver more comprehensive end-to-end solutions, benefitting a wider range of industry users. As witnessed by Mr Peter Yan, Director-General of Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the HKSAR Government (standing, left) and Ir Sunny Lee, Chairman of ASTRI (standing, right), Ir Chris Chong, Acting Chief Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (seated, third from right) signed MoUs with representatives from SUTPC Digital Technology (Hong Kong) Limited and ConnectX Technology Limited, as well as Prophesee (France), Smart City Association (Korea) and Westwell Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited respectively, laying a solid foundation for technology transfer across industries in the future. Professor Sun noted that combining two strong public R&D centres with complementary advantages and shared values enhances their capability and capacity for high value-added applied R&D work. 'We are eager to unleash the integrated power of the new entity and jointly accelerate the development of new quality productive forces,' he said.
