The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Institute (ASTRI) took part in the Gerontech and Innovation Expo and Summit 2017 (GIES) which took place from 16 to 18 June 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The GIES event has been the first large-scale expo and summit in Hong Kong organised by the SAR Government to showcase the latest Gerontechnology products and solutions. Drawing latest innovations and advanced exhibits from around the world, the event brought together the best in health technologies for the audience. ASTRI’s booth at the Expo demonstrated its latest R&D initiatives and pioneering solutions.
Health technologies is one of the five pillars in ASTRI’s R&D strategy. We strive to develop new applications and solutions especially in the areas of preventive health monitoring and medical diagnosis, medical computing and data analytics. Four R&D projects were showcased with live demonstrations at the event, including the Elderly e-Education and Infotainment Platform for senior citizens. The platform provides information on general living, community news, alerts from the government, etc and enables the elderly to listen to latest news and related updates. Another project showcased was Intelligent Preventive Healthcare System, which combines wireless sensors, mobile device, cloud, intelligent analysis software and machine learning for the next generation of preventive healthcare. Bluetooth Low-Energy Heart Health Monitoring System and Cardiovascular Monitoring System were the other two.
Gerontechnology is an interdisciplinary field of scientific research and product development where technological innovation is leveraged to ensure best possible care for the society’s senior citizens. The GIES event was co-hosted by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Council of Social Services, and co-organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.
Mr Wong Ming-yam (right in front), BBS, JP, Chairman of ASTRI visits our booth in GIES 2017 with Ms Eunice Cheng (left in front), Director of Public Affairs of ASTRI
R&D expert of ASTRI explains to visitors the health technologies project with live demonstrations
Related News
ASTRI launches “IPs and Service Offerings for Technology Start-ups and SMEs” to provide solutions to enterprises Provides 20 offerings to software, hardware and consulting service companies with a starting price of HKD 50,000
[Hong Kong, 16 April 2022] With the rapid advancement of global technology development, the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is engaging more enterprises in the cooperation and common development of "industry, academia and research", ASTRI hence launched the "IPs and Service Offerings for Technology Start-ups and SMEs", selected 20 innovative technological companies from a varying categories of entry services, including 8 hardware, 6 software and 6 consulting service companies, with the entry price of HK$50,000 to HK$150,000 ...
See More
ASTRI and ACCESS Sign MoU to Jointly Promote Development and Commercialization of AI Chips in Hong Kong
[Hong Kong, 9 june 2022] The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and the AI Chip Center for Emerging Smart Systems (ACCESS) signed a memorandum of understanding today to jointly promote the R&D and industrialization of AI Chips, with the aim of further promoting the development of AI chips in Hong Kong to the world’s cutting-edge level ...
See More
ASTRI allocate RMB 5 million to establish joint laboratory with Southern University of Science and Technology First comprehensive collaboration with a university in the Greater Bay Area marks the beginning of R&D projects between GBA and Hong Kong
[Hong Kong, 29 April 2022] Rapid progress in scientific research technology has invigorated technical communication and collaboration in scientific research between Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area ...
See More
ASTRI, ASM Pacific Technology and Alpha Power Solutions Develop First ‘Made in Hong Kong’ Silicon Carbide Intelligent Power Module for Electric Vehicles
[Hong Kong, 21 April 2022] The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), ASM Pacific Technology Limited (ASMPT) and Alpha Power Solutions Co., Ltd ...
See More
ASTRI welcomed visit of Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu, candidate for the Chief Executive of Hong Kong
[Hong Kong, 16 April 2022] Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu (SBS, PDSM, PMSM, JP), the former Chief Secretary for Administration who is running for the Chief Executive, visited the Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Centre (CNERC) for Application Specific Integrated Circuit System at Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), the first CNERC branch in Hong Kong, this morning ...
See More
