Congratulatory Photo taking with CUHK Robocon Team 2023

2024-01-15
Media Release
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporate (HKSTP) and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) had announced a significant partnership at their collaboration agreement signing ceremony held on 5 January 2024 (Friday), with the aim to drive advancements in digital innovation and empower the future of next generation leaders. 
 
Way forward strategies especially with Robocon had been elaborated at the Ceremony. HKSTP and RTHK will tap into Hong Kong’s AI and Robotics (AIR) talent by jointly organising the International ABU Robocon in 2026. By hosting the regional competition, HKSTP and RTHK hope to nurture cross-disciplinary expertise in AI and robotics among education institutions and boost the city’s standing as a hub for world-class AI and broader I&T development.
 
Being the Champion of Robocon Hong Kong Contest 2023, “The Lord of the Rings” team from CUHK represented Hong Kong at the ABU Robocon 2023 in last August and defeated 13 champion teams to win the first runner-up and the Best Design Award. To recognize the excellent performance of CUHK Team, the CUHK Robocon Team 2023 was invited to join and witness the kickstart of this meaningful alliance, a congratulatory photo was taken at the Ceremony. 
 

Champion of Robocon Hong Kong Contest 2023, “The Lord of the Rings” team from CUHK. Guests (second row, from left): Professor Tsang Hon Ki, Interim Dean of Engineering, CUHK; Ir Dr HL Yiu, Chief Corporate Development Officer of HKSTP; Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP; Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Eddie Cheung, Director of Broadcasting; Raymond Sy, Deputy Director of Broadcasting; Natalie Chan, Assistant Director of Broadcasting (TV & Corporate Businesses), and Dr Crystal Fok, Head of STP Platform of HKSTP