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2025

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Drones, Robotics
Government Launches Regulatory Sandbox Pilot Projects at HKUST
The Government announced today (March 20) the list of the first batch of low-altitude economy (LAE) Regulatory Sandbox pilot projects, which will be rolled out progressively, to enable members of the public to "see and feel" the tangible benefits of the LAE. These projects will also allow the Government and relevant sectors to simulate diversified scenarios, multiple air routes and overarching low-altitude airspace management matters, while accumulating data and experience to guide the work on multiple fronts including regulations, infrastructure, and applications.
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Robotics, Biomedical Engineering
HKUST Develops World’s Smallest Multifunctional Biomedical Robot for Interventional Diagnosis and Treatment
Researchers from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have successfully developed the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot, which is 60% smaller than current models. Capable of imaging, high-precision motion, and multifunctional operations like sampling, drug delivery, and laser ablation, the robot offers competitive imaging performance and a tenfold improvement in obstacle detection, paving the way for robotic applications in narrow and challenging channels of the human body, such as the lung’s end bronchi and the oviducts.

2022

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Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Big Data
HKUST and HKPC Launch Joint Research Lab for Industrial AI and Robotics Fostering Intelligent & Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial I&T Talent Development

2021

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Donation, University Development, Research, Robotics
HKUST Receives HK$100 Million from Chow Tai Fook Charity Foundation
The gift will help us continue to break new ground and nurture the right talent to assist the economic and social development of Hong Kong and beyond.
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Women / Gender, Women in Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Careers, Robotics
Prof. Pascale Fung: Woman Engineer Defies All Odds
The notable woman engineer reveals how she developed an interest in engineering as a kid, and what drove her to become an engineer in a male-denominated field.
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Student Development, Robotics, Campus Life, International
Why HKUST? A Leg Up on Future Prospects
In the second episode of the three-part series “Why HKUST?”,  two students from Kazakhstan obtained scholarships to pursue undergraduate studies at HKUST. They have immersed themselves in research projects, internships, and a dynamic campus life, adding up to an outstanding personal profile for future career or further education.

2019

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Robotics, Award
Hong Kong's First Winning Humanoid Robots Dancing to K-pop
HKUST became the first Hong Kong team to win in sports dance category of Intelligent Robot Contest in Seoul.
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Robotics, Student Competition, Student Development and Bonding
HKUST Robotics Team Named Champion in Hong Kong Regional of MATE International ROV Competition for Ninth Consecutive Year
The HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Team defended their champion title in the 14th Hong Kong Regional of the MATE International ROV Competition. The ROV Team, a sub-team of the HKUST Robotics Team, has been named champion in this competition for the ninth consecutive year. They will represent Hong Kong to take part in the MATE International ROV Competition 2019 in Kingsport, Tennessee, US on June 20-22.