TechTalks
TechTalk is a series of forums and dialogues given by Engineering researchers of diverse academic backgrounds to share their insights on innovation-related topics.
Tam Wing Fan Inno Wing Two arranged six TechTalks in October 2022, both virtually and physically. Here is the recap of the talk:
Schedule:
Date: October 6, 2022
Topic: Cyber-Physical Internet (CPI) for Cross-Border Logistics of Manufactured Products
Speaker: Professor George Q. Huang, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Date: October 11, 2022
Topic: Subgraph Federated Learning with Missing Neighbor Generation
Speaker: Miss Zhang Ke, PhD Candidate, Department of Computer Science
Date: October 13, 2022
Topic: Micro-robots Powered by Stimuli-responsive Materials
Speaker: Professor Alfonso H.W. Ngan, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Date: October 20, 2022
Topic: Autonomous Excavation: Manipulation and Perception of Granular Materials
Speaker: Dr Jia Pan, Department of Computer Science
Date: October 21, 2022
Topic: Panel Discussion on Recruitment of HK Payload Specialists
Speaker: Professor Nicholas Fang, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Professor Anderson H.C. Shum, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Professor Ning Xi, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering; Professor Xiaobo Yin, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Date: October 27, 2022
Topic: Wearable Assistive Robots for Aging Society
Speaker: Professor Ning Xi, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
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Professor George Q. Huang (middle)
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Miss Zhang Ke
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Professor Alfonso H.W. Ngan
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Dr Jia Pan
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Panel Discussion on Recruitment of HK Payload Specialists
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Professor Ning Xi
For details, please visit: https://innowings.engg.hku.hk/innowing2/techtalk/
Innovation Academy workshops
The workshops created opportunities for active exchange and learning for the advanced technologies and/or research outcomes from pioneering Engineering projects in the Faculty of Engineering.
Innovation Academy arranged four workshops in October 2022. Here is the recap of the workshops:
Schedule:
Date: October 10, 2022
Topic: 4-session Beginner workshop on Robot Operating System (ROS)
Date: October 11 & 13, 2022
Topic: Two-session workshop on “How to make a VR game with Unity?”
Date: October 12, 2022
Topic: Workshop on “Indoor model airplane build and fly”
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For details, please visit: https://innoacademy.engg.hku.hk/workshop/