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The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAIR) and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) have announced the establishment of the CAIR-HKPC Joint Laboratory (Joint Lab). The Joint Lab will leverage the strengths of the two renowned organisations to develop innovative solutions for industries and institutions, and help enterprises tackle the challenges they face when adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies.

The Joint Lab will be a leading force in fostering smart manufacturing and industrial upgrading and transformation in Hong Kong, and will strengthen the momentum of a booming innovation and technology (I&T) sector to become a new growth engine for the city. Built upon CAIR’s prestigious standing with its leading R&D capabilities and HKPC’s wealth of expertise in the implementation of intelligent manufacturing and strong network with Hong Kong industry stakeholders, the Joint Lab is strategically positioned to act in concert with national-level policies in AI and Robotics related industries and fully tap the market potential of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The Joint Lab aims to deepen the collaboration among industry, academia and research institutes; accelerate technology transfer of research achievements in AI and robotics and promote the development of related industries through joint R&D projects and exchange programmes. Based on the actual needs of enterprises, the Joint Lab will provide R&D and innovative applied technology solutions in fields including intelligent systems, intelligent equipment, intelligent robots, digital modelling and analysis technologies, as well as customised automatic equipment and advanced manufacturing solutions and intelligent product development services.

This is the first joint lab that CAIR has launched with a Hong Kong statutory organisation, with a distinct focus on technology transfer and applications of scientific and technological breakthroughs. The Joint Lab will have its presence at CAIR and HKPC Building, advancing cooperation in these key areas:

• Application of large cross-modal pre-training AI models for industrial scenarios and other organisations
• Human-computer interaction technology, including the application of tactile sensor technology, image processing, for industrial scenarios and other organisations

Dr Bo Xu, Director at CAIR and President at Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, said: “The CAIR-HKPC Joint Lab fully embodies the strengths of both organisations, with CAIR’s leading research capabilities and HKPC’s cutting-edge expertise and solid experience in providing innovative solutions and applied technology services for Hong Kong enterprises. CAIR is positioned to develop into a world-class innovative research institute, a global powerhouse for top talents and a hub for I&T cooperation and exchange.”

“This is the first time that HKPC has worked closely with the nation’s topnotch research institute to set up a joint lab. We are very honoured to have this great opportunity…,” added Mohamed Butt, Executive Director at HKPC. “Going forward, HKPC will follow President Xi’s instructions, sharpen our core strengths to support more Hong Kong enterprises to enhance competitiveness through innovative solutions, advanced technology, talent development and government funding, with a view to promoting smart manufacturing and industrial transformation and upgrading in Hong Kong.”

The Joint Lab will:

• Deepen collaboration in applied R&D, technological exchange and talent development.
• Strengthen I&T cooperation between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland
• Promote industrial upgrading in the Greater Bay Area
• Expand the talent pool in the region and enhance Hong Kong’s unique advantages to fully grasp the opportunities presented by the nation’s 14th Five-Year Plan and the Greater Bay Area to better integrate itself into the nation’s overall development.

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