Delegation of Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association (HKETA) Youth Sub-com, which consists of HKETA corporate members and students from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology visited ASTRI on 24 June 2016. ASTRI’s R&D experts introduced to them ASTRI’s latest technologies and arranged tour to ASTRI Security Lab and Cyber Range Lab.
ASTRI participated in the Industrial Automation SHENZHEN 2016 and showcase 3D robot Vision, 3D Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and Glass defect inspection machine at ASTRI booth from 29 June to 1 July 2016 (booth no: 4.38, hall 4). For more details about the event, please refer to http://www.ia-shenzhen.com/EN/
ASTRI is pleased to present a video which showcases our latest technology development and collaboration projects with industry in 2016. Highlighted projects include cyber security information sharing platform, intelligent visual inspection technology (glass inspection) and anti-shaking compact camera module technologies (In Cantonese only). To watch the video, please click here.
ASTRI will showcase and perform live demonstrations on a number of latest technology projects at the ASTRI booth at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai from 29 June to 1 July 2016 (booth no: N1.F602). For more details about the congress, please refer to http://www.mwcshanghai.com/
| No. | Demo Technology |
| 1 | Virtual Reality ~ virtual tour solution |
| 2 | Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) |
| 3 | Centralized RAN (C-RAN) |
For more info about the technologies, please refer to the display posters. Poster 1-4; Poster 5-8
Dr. David Chung Wai-keung, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology visited ASTRI on 22 Jun 2016. ASTRI’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Frank Tong and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Meikei Ieong extended a warm welcome to Dr. Chung and introduced to him ASTRI’s latest technology development. Dr. Chung also visited ASTRI Security Lab (ASL), Cyber Range Lab, Naked Eye 3D Display Lab, and viewed a number of demonstrations of ASTRI’s technologies such as AI on Chinese character recognition.
ASTRI’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Frank Tong (right) and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Meikei Ieong (left) extend a warm welcome to Dr. David Chung Wai-keung, JP (middle), Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology.
Dr. Chung visits ASTRI’s R&D laboratories and views a number of demonstrations.
Fujian Provincial Economic and Information Technology Commission, Fuzhou Municipal Economic and Information Technology Commission, Huawei, Prajna IoT Tech Co. Ltd., organised the NB-IoT Memorandum of Cooperation Signing Ceremony in Fuzhou on 21 June, which is a prelude to the implementation of the Smart City NB-IoT project in Fuzhou Province.
Vice Mayor of Fuzhou Mr. Gao Ming, Vice Director of the Fujian Provincial Economic and Information Technology Commission Mr.Chen Jianye, Vice-President of Huawei Mr. Chu Qing, General Manager of Prajna IoT Tech Co. Ltd. Mr. Chen Hong signed the Memorandum of Cooperation under the witness of Deputy Party Chief and Mayor of Fuzhou Mr. Yang Yimin, Secretary-General of Fuzhou Municipal Government Mr. Linxian, Director of Fujian Provincial Economic and Information Technology Commission Mr. Lin Guoyao, Director of Fujian Provincial Communications Administration Mr. Zhang Xin, Director of Fuzhou Development and Reform Commission Mr. Zhang Dabin, Director of Fuzhou Municipal Economic and Information Technology Commission Mr. Huang Jilin and Vice-President of Huawei Mr. Cai Yinghua.
Being the cooperation partner of Huawei and Prajna IoT Tech Co. Ltd. in the area of NB-IoT, ASTRI, as represented by Chief Technology Officer Dr. Ieong Meikei, was invited to be attend the Ceremony.
There was an in-depth discussion on the cooperation of NB-IoT project between ASTRI and Prajna IoT Tech Co. Ltd after the ceremony.
Fujian NB-IoT Memorandum of Cooperation Signing Ceremony
The Intake Selection of ASTRI Innovation Runway (AIR) Program 2016 was successfully completed on 21 June 2016. This year, a total 75 applicants of 25 teams comprising students from different universities including Imperial College London,, University of Virginia, and Cornell University, to name but a few, applied for the program.
After a thorough deliberation,7 teams were shortlisted to present their ideas and projects to the judging panel which was composed of Ms. Joelle Woo, Director of Business Development and Developer Experience, Microsoft Hong Kong Limited, Mr. So Chun, Administrative Director of EMBA Program, CUHK, Dr. Justin Chuang, Vice President and Group Director (VPGD) of Communications Technologies cum Acting Director of Software & Systems, ASTRI, and Dr. Duncan Wong, Director of Security and Data Sciences, ASTRI. Details of the shortlisted team are as follows:
| Project Team Name | Theme | Background |
| Barrier Free Stations
System Design proposal of intelligent MTR stations in solving problems of pedestrian congestion |
Smart City | U of Virginia |
| CLICK
Offer internet users with overseas travel info, shopping info, products through sharing of photos, as well as offering services of second hand goods exchange, coupons, and group buy |
Smart City | Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (GZUCM) |
| Exo-Stabilizer
Wearable Robotic Device for Parkinson’s Disease |
Medical & Health Technologies | Imperial/HKU/CUHK |
| MiniMaps
Provide precise indoor navigation by interacting with pre-installed Beacon devices. |
Smart City | HKU/PolyU |
| MyParents
An elderly-focused social enterprise supporting Sons&Daughters to address needs of the aging parents |
Communication Technologies | Cornell/CUHK/UST |
| The Blueberry
Make Music Tag to be evolved into patented innovations on IoT platform, device & blockchain |
Smart City & FinTech | HKU/CUHK/PolyU |
| Vini
An online platform that gathers worldwide travelers together to form group tours. |
Communication Technologies | PolyU/CUHK |
During the Selection Intake, current AIR fellow teams of Venue.hk, Locavel, VRpose, Recipio.hk and eScooter showcased their projects and mentors of the program shared their insights with the candidates. The selection intake results will be announced in a week’s time.
For more info about AIR program, please refer to http://air.astri.org/
Group photo with shortlisted teams and judging panel.
Welcoming remarks by Dr. Justin Chuang, Vice President and Group Director (VPGD) of Communications Technologies cum Acting Director of Software & Systems, ASTRI.
Presentation by shortlisted team.
Existing AIR fellow team showcases its project.
Delegates from Nansha Development Zone of Guangdong Province and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, including Mr. Xie Ming, Deputy Director, Administrative Committee of Guangzhou Nansha Development Zone, Mr. Liu Cheng, Director, Department of Technological Management, Industrial and Sci-Tech Informationization Bureau, Administrative Committee of Nansha Economic and Technological Development Zone, Mr. Franco Li, Assistant to the Dean and Manager, Research Administration Unit, Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute, and Ms Eva Wu, External Cooperation Officer, Research Administration Unit, Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute visited ASTRI on 21 June 2016. ASTRI’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Frank Tong, Vice President, Intelligent Manufacturing Dr. Thomas Liu, Director of Chief Technology Officer Office Mr. Ryan Chung, and Manager of Chief Technology Officer Office Mr. Vincent Hou extended a warm welcome to the delegates and held meeting with the delegation to introduce to them ASTRI’s latest technologies.
Over 30 students and 2 teachers from Munsang College Primary School visited ASTRI on 21 June, 2016. ASTRI’s Chairman Mr. Wong Ming-yam extended a warm welcome to the students and teachers. During the visit, ASTRI’s R&D experts introduced to them ASTRI’s latest technologies including Cyber Range Lab, facial recognition, Naked Eye 3D Display Lab, and AI on Chinese character recognition. The students answered questions actively and showed keen interest in learning different technologies.
Following is the Welcoming Remark by Mr. Wong Ming-yam, BBS, JP, Chairman of ASTRI at Collaboration Agreement Signing of ASTRI-Marvel Digital Joint Research and Development Centre on 20 Jun 2016.
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Herbert (CEO of Marvel Digital), Mr. Con Unerkov (Non-Executive Director of China Integrated Media Corporation Ltd, Parent Company of Marvel Digital), ladies and gentlemen,
Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to welcome you here today, to share with us this special moment that marks a new page of cooperation between ASTRI and Marvel Digital.
ASTRI and Marvel Digital have been engaging in a very fruitful strategic partnership for over 3 years and have successfully developed a number of great technologies including glasses-free 3D technology. As you can see, Marvel Digital is very considerate as they have put up a wonderful TV wall here today for you to view and feel the power of innovation, and the impact of our cooperation.
In a moment’s time, we will be signing a cooperation agreement on the establishment of the ASTRI-Marvel Digital Joint Research and Development Centre, which will focus on advanced technology in 3D imaging covering glasses-free 3D virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence, to name but a few. In short, it bears the mission possible (not impossible) to bring along novel research and innovative products. I strongly believe that our combined strengths in R & D expertise will take the quality of entertainment and many aspects of our life to the next level. Most important of all, we will build a strong and professional IC design team and cultivate research talents together.
Thank you.
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Dr. Herbert Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Marvel Digital also delivered speech at the signing ceremony. The following is his speech.
Thank you Mr. Wong, Chairman of the board of directors of ASTRI, and Dr. Tong, CEO of ASTRI. Thank you for our distinguish guests for coming to this ceremony. Marvel Digital positions itself as a R&D company which focuses on technology research and product development. Our strategy is to cooperate with advanced research institutes like ASTRI, HKU and HKPolyU to do the basic technology research. We then subsequently use this research outcome to develop innovative products and services that have competitive advantage. Our current business focus on glasses-free 3D technology. We have already developed related products that include digital signage, tablet, mobile phone, PC monitor, content conversion software and super-workstation. Our 3D technology has also been applied to the new China National 3D standard that includes glasses-free 3D technology that will be used in the China broadcasting industry in the coming future. This year is a critical turning point for us as our investment and effort on R&D has materialized. We have a very profitable financial year for the first time and we expect the situation will persist in the coming few years.
Today, we are honored to have the chance to cooperate with ASTRI to establish this Joint Research and Development Center. This joint research center will focus on advance imaging technology which includes glasses-free 3D, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI). Through this research cooperation, we shall have an opportunity to further expand our business scope into these domains. We are looking forward to have innovative products to be developed in this area soon. On the other hand, in order to make our products competitive, we have planned to build a professional IC design team. Through this joint research center, ASTRI will help us to fulfill our mission; as we all know that ASTRI is quite renounced in IC design in the Asia Pacific region. We have cooperated with ASTRI for the past 3 years and we are having a very happy relationship throughout these years. We have high hope that this Join Lab will enable us to stay in the technology forefront in the coming years. We look forward to continue this happy relationship with ASTRI in the years ahead.
