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Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
UBTECH Teams Up with HKU to Advance AI Education across the Greater Bay Area
HONG KONG, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On June 6, UBTECH Education and the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE), part of the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), hosted the official launch of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Artificial Intelligence Education Development Initiative at HKU. Held under the theme 'AI Empowers Future Education, Technology Drives Innovation in the Greater Bay Area,' the event highlighted the region's commitment to integrating AI into next-generation educational systems. The inauguration of Artificial Intelligence Education & Teacher Development Center was also held in conjunction with the event. Through collaboration with CITE, UBTECH Education is working to build a pipeline of AI-competent educators. The joint initiative focuses on cultivating AI fluency among teachers and supporting talent development in STEM and innovation through both local and global professional development programs for GBA-based educators. Building an AI Education Infrastructure in the GBALaunch of the Greater Bay Area AI School Alliance In recent years, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has prioritized artificial intelligence in its development roadmap. The Hong Kong Education Bureau has introduced a dedicated AI Curriculum Module in middle schools, mandating 10 to 14 hours of AI education for students in Secondary 1 through 3 within the ICT curriculum. As part of this broader effort, the HKSAR Government's AI Education Initiative targets reaching 95% of the region's schools by 2025. To date, 82% of primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong have already integrated AI into their teaching programs. In line with Hong Kong's educational policies, the UBTECH Education-CITE partnership is establishing a collaborative academic-industry platform for AI teaching content and educator training. Plans include building AI demonstration labs in Hong Kong's primary and secondary schools, with further expansion across Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao—and ultimately into international markets—positioning Hong Kong as a global reference point in AI education. Both organizations will work together to establish AI education and research centers across Hong Kong, with the broader goal of creating a global AI talent certification network that spans more than 100 countries and regions, covering both K-12 and vocational learning pathways. This initiative is designed to support educator professional growth and drive improvements in AI education quality throughout the GBA. Embodied AI as a Catalyst for STEM and Innovation Learning Debuts in Hong Kong Tien Kung—the world's first humanoid robot to complete a half-marathon—was showcased at the event. Serving as a powerful symbol of embodied AI, humanoid robots are reshaping the future of education by enabling new forms of experiential and research-based learning. In partnership with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, UBTECH Education is advancing the deployment of embodied intelligence technologies for educational and research applications through an integrated suite of solutions. Anchored by the Tien Kung humanoid robot platform, UBTECH has rolled out the 'Scientific Research and Co-Creation Program,' already adopted by Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tianjin University and other top-level institutions, with over 100 units ordered. Tien Kung's debut at HKU marks a significant step toward broader adoption across Hong Kong's universities. At the K-12 level, UBTECH Education is applying its humanoid robotics expertise to enhance public STEM education and innovation capabilities. These efforts are designed to accelerate AI curriculum integration and link scientific instruction with real-world applications. The partnership with CITE also marks the official launch of UBTECH's new instructional model, 'Embodied Intelligence Empowering Science Education and Innovation,' within Hong Kong's education system. During the roundtable forum at the event, participants from HKU, industry leaders, and educators from schools across the GBA, engaged in a strategic dialogue on the 'Development and Internationalization of AI Education in the Greater Bay Area.' The alliance between UBTECH Education and the CITE represents the first dual track education-technology collaboration designed to build a robust ecosystem for AI education across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The joint effort aims to position Hong Kong as a global leader in AI curriculum development and talent export. Leveraging the GBA as a strategic launchpad, the program seeks to build a transnational AI education and innovation network aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative and broader international efforts. Additionally, the program will support cross-border talent mobility, enhance workforce readiness in AI-related fields across the GBA, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Hong Kong's broader innovation and technology agenda. CONTACT: Hua He,
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UBTECH Teams Up with HKU to Advance AI Education across the Greater Bay Area
HONG KONG, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 6, UBTECH Education and the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE), part of the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), hosted the official launch of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Artificial Intelligence Education Development Initiative at HKU. Held under the theme "AI Empowers Future Education, Technology Drives Innovation in the Greater Bay Area," the event highlighted the region's commitment to integrating AI into next-generation educational systems. The inauguration of Artificial Intelligence Education & Teacher Development Center was also held in conjunction with the event. Through collaboration with CITE, UBTECH Education is working to build a pipeline of AI-competent educators. The joint initiative focuses on cultivating AI fluency among teachers and supporting talent development in STEM and innovation through both local and global professional development programs for GBA-based educators. Building an AI Education Infrastructure in the GBALaunch of the Greater Bay Area AI School Alliance In recent years, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has prioritized artificial intelligence in its development roadmap. The Hong Kong Education Bureau has introduced a dedicated AI Curriculum Module in middle schools, mandating 10 to 14 hours of AI education for students in Secondary 1 through 3 within the ICT curriculum. As part of this broader effort, the HKSAR Government's AI Education Initiative targets reaching 95% of the region's schools by 2025. To date, 82% of primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong have already integrated AI into their teaching programs. In line with Hong Kong's educational policies, the UBTECH Education-CITE partnership is establishing a collaborative academic-industry platform for AI teaching content and educator training. Plans include building AI demonstration labs in Hong Kong's primary and secondary schools, with further expansion across Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao—and ultimately into international markets—positioning Hong Kong as a global reference point in AI education. Both organizations will work together to establish AI education and research centers across Hong Kong, with the broader goal of creating a global AI talent certification network that spans more than 100 countries and regions, covering both K-12 and vocational learning pathways. This initiative is designed to support educator professional growth and drive improvements in AI education quality throughout the GBA. Embodied AI as a Catalyst for STEM and Innovation Learning Debuts in Hong Kong Tien Kung—the world's first humanoid robot to complete a half-marathon—was showcased at the event. Serving as a powerful symbol of embodied AI, humanoid robots are reshaping the future of education by enabling new forms of experiential and research-based learning. In partnership with the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, UBTECH Education is advancing the deployment of embodied intelligence technologies for educational and research applications through an integrated suite of solutions. Anchored by the Tien Kung humanoid robot platform, UBTECH has rolled out the "Scientific Research and Co-Creation Program," already adopted by Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tianjin University and other top-level institutions, with over 100 units ordered. Tien Kung's debut at HKU marks a significant step toward broader adoption across Hong Kong's universities. At the K-12 level, UBTECH Education is applying its humanoid robotics expertise to enhance public STEM education and innovation capabilities. These efforts are designed to accelerate AI curriculum integration and link scientific instruction with real-world applications. The partnership with CITE also marks the official launch of UBTECH's new instructional model, "Embodied Intelligence Empowering Science Education and Innovation," within Hong Kong's education system. During the roundtable forum at the event, participants from HKU, industry leaders, and educators from schools across the GBA, engaged in a strategic dialogue on the "Development and Internationalization of AI Education in the Greater Bay Area." The alliance between UBTECH Education and the CITE represents the first dual track education-technology collaboration designed to build a robust ecosystem for AI education across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The joint effort aims to position Hong Kong as a global leader in AI curriculum development and talent export. Leveraging the GBA as a strategic launchpad, the program seeks to build a transnational AI education and innovation network aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative and broader international efforts. Additionally, the program will support cross-border talent mobility, enhance workforce readiness in AI-related fields across the GBA, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Hong Kong's broader innovation and technology agenda. CONTACT: Hua He, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE UBTECH
Kyodo News
17-05-2025
- Business
- Kyodo News
Chinese startup shows off applications of race-winning humanoid robot
KYODO NEWS - 8 hours ago - 07:43 | World, All A Chinese startup demonstrated Friday in Beijing how a robot that recently won a humanoid-only half marathon race can work in a wide range of areas, including manufacturing, logistics, home and health care services. The developer of the Tien Kung robot, which finished first among the 20 teams in the foot race last month with a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes, demonstrated to overseas media the machine's functionality such as putting fruit on a plate and completing warehouse logistics tasks. An official of Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. told reporters, "We hope that Tien Kung will not only be the fastest robot in the future but also the most practical." It can be used for various purposes such as operations that are too dangerous for humans, as well as helping to improve productivity and efficiency, he added. The robot also demonstrated its ability to negotiate an incline and walk on sand, grass and gravel surfaces. China has been keen to promote the development of cutting-edge products such as artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots and new energy vehicles as it engages in an intensifying technology rivalry with the United States. In August, the city of Beijing is scheduled to host the World Humanoid Robot Sports Games, which will include track and field, gymnastics and football events designed to test the machines' athletic dexterity, coordination and teamwork capabilities. Related coverage: Beijing hosts "world's 1st" humanoid robot half marathon Giant Evangelion appears in Hamamatsu city hall through early 2026 China startup unveils AI-powered humanoid robot priced at $27,500
The Mainichi
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Mainichi
Chinese startup shows off applications of race-winning humanoid robot
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- A Chinese startup demonstrated Friday in Beijing how a robot that recently won a humanoid-only half marathon race can work in a wide range of areas, including manufacturing, logistics, home and health care services. The developer of the Tien Kung robot, which finished first among the 20 teams in the foot race last month with a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes, demonstrated to overseas media the machine's functionality such as putting fruit on a plate and completing warehouse logistics tasks. An official of Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. told reporters, "We hope that Tien Kung will not only be the fastest robot in the future but also the most practical." It can be used for various purposes such as operations that are too dangerous for humans, as well as helping to improve productivity and efficiency, he added. The robot also demonstrated its ability to negotiate an incline and walk on sand, grass and gravel surfaces. China has been keen to promote the development of cutting-edge products such as artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots and new energy vehicles as it engages in an intensifying technology rivalry with the United States. In August, the city of Beijing is scheduled to host the World Humanoid Robot Sports Games, which will include track and field, gymnastics and football events designed to test the machines' athletic dexterity, coordination and teamwork capabilities.
Kyodo News
17-05-2025
- Business
- Kyodo News
Chinese startup shows off applications of race-winning humanoid robot
KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 07:43 | World, All A Chinese startup demonstrated Friday in Beijing how a robot that recently won a humanoid-only half marathon race can work in a wide range of areas, including manufacturing, logistics, home and health care services. The developer of the Tien Kung robot, which finished first among the 20 teams in the foot race last month with a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes, demonstrated to overseas media the machine's functionality such as putting fruit on a plate and completing warehouse logistics tasks. An official of Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. told reporters, "We hope that Tien Kung will not only be the fastest robot in the future but also the most practical." It can be used for various purposes such as operations that are too dangerous for humans, as well as helping to improve productivity and efficiency, he added. The robot also demonstrated its ability to negotiate an incline and walk on sand, grass and gravel surfaces. China has been keen to promote the development of cutting-edge products such as artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robots and new energy vehicles as it engages in an intensifying technology rivalry with the United States. In August, the city of Beijing is scheduled to host the World Humanoid Robot Sports Games, which will include track and field, gymnastics and football events designed to test the machines' athletic dexterity, coordination and teamwork capabilities. Related coverage: Beijing hosts "world's 1st" humanoid robot half marathon Giant Evangelion appears in Hamamatsu city hall through early 2026 China startup unveils AI-powered humanoid robot priced at $27,500
