Lingnan University recently took part in the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong (AEII), held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 5-6. It was the first time that the university attended the event, winning three awards, one Gold Medal and two Silver Medals, from more than 140 innovative projects presented by participants from all over Asia.
The award-winning projects, developed by a research team under the leadership of Prof. Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research), Acting Dean of the School of Data Science, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, and J.K. Lee Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence, focus on applying AI technology to solve challenges in various sectors.
The Gold Medal-winning project is an artificial intelligence model that optimizes 'intelligent flocking strategy'. This AI-driven model enables drones and other robotic systems, operating simultaneously, to enhance their adaptability and performance in complex, dynamic, and challenging environments. This breakthrough has potential applications in areas like intelligent logistics and mobile surveillance, aligning with the low-altitude economy strategies promoted by both the Central and Hong Kong governments.
The second award-winning invention significantly enhances the collaboration capability and communication efficiency of robots in complex environments through the application of artificial intelligence models. The third award-winning invention proposes an innovative anti-counterfeiting QR code privacy protection authentication method. This decentralised approach ensures that the authentication data is retained on the user side, avoiding the risk of information leakage in the data transmission process. The technology is suitable for applications that require tamper-proof and high privacy protection, such as financial transactions and identity authentication, which is of great significance in enhancing 'digital security'.
Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, who led the three award-winning research projects, said he was thrilled with the team's achievements. He said, “Lingnan's participation in and presentation of three new research projects for the first time, and the fact that all of them have won awards on their debut. During the exhibition, we received numerous inquiries from industry practitioners interested in applying our technologies. This not only demonstrates Lingnan's strength in innovation and research excellence, but also recognises our commitment to nurturing innovation and excellence in our academics and students, as well as our determination to translate our research results into practical applications with far-reaching impact on society. Since the establishment of the School of Data Science, different research teams within Lingnan are actively developing cross-disciplinary collaborations, focusing on the development of AI-related research projects and applications, and endeavouring to promote innovation and development of the community in the field of AI.”
As an important platform for showcasing innovative ideas and technologies from Hong Kong and Asia, the AEII aims to promote knowledge exchange and co-operation, as well as to build closer partnerships across the region. This year's event showcased a wide range of innovations and inventions, demonstrating the thriving innovation culture in the region.
