CEDD Wins 10 Awards, Including Four Golds, at Geneva Invention Exhibition

CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) achieved outstanding results at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, winning a total of 10 awards, including four top accolades of gold medals with the congratulations of jury, two gold medals, three silver medals and a bronze medal.

The Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong, today (March 15) was encouraged by the department's remarkable achievements at the Exhibition this year. He said, "The department has been actively engaging in research and development and applying innovative technologies to enhance work efficiency and quality, as well as improving site safety. This achievement affirms the professionalism and innovative spirit of our colleagues."

In the field of disaster prevention, the in-house team of the CEDD developed the fifth-generation AI Landslip Warning System, applying artificial intelligence and big data technology to analyse the rainfall and landslide data in Hong Kong. This significantly improves the accuracy of risk assessment and issuance of warning signals. In addition, the department also developed a number of intelligent safety management systems, including the occupational health and safety management and monitoring system for confined spaces that can achieve instant alerts and closed-loop management; the CANOPUS - Smart Safety Harness monitoring system focusing on safety for working-at-height which can ensure that safety harnesses are securely attached; and the pioneering multi-channel certification mechanism that can enable real-time tracking and predictive alerts of personnel and equipment. The above inventions all received the gold medals with the congratulations of jury at this Exhibition.

The awarded projects by the CEDD are:

Gold medals with the congratulations of jury

• AI Landslip Warning System

• Intelligent occupational health and safety management and monitoring system for confined spaces

• CANOPUS - Smart Safety Harness

• Personnel real-name system and equipment tracking intelligent software

Gold medals

• SmartAERO - Smart Drone Management Platform (jointly developed with the Development Bureau)

• IntelliGuard OS

Silver medals

• CEDD AI Assistant

• Heavy machinery and hazardous area monitoring system

• TAMAGO - Smart Falsework Monitoring System

Bronze medal

• Electronic lock and work permit system for hazardous areas

The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is an annual grand event in the global invention community. This year, the Exhibition was held from March 11 to 15 in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing about 1 000 inventions from 35 countries and regions, which were evaluated by the international jury of specialists.

CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SITI congratulates Hong Kong delegation on its remarkable achievements at 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

The 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva was held from March 11 to 15 in Geneva, Switzerland. The Hong Kong delegation, comprising 44 organisations including local universities, research and development (R&D) centres, technology companies, government departments, and primary and secondary schools, continued its active participation in this world's largest invention exhibition this year. The delegation has wonnearly 300 prizes, including a record high number of 12 Special Awards with The Oasis One International Limited also winning the Grand Prix, as well as 57 Gold Medals with Congratulations of Jury and 98 Gold Medals, setting the encouraging best record for the Hong Kong delegation.

Government department, local educational institutions, research institutes and enterprises demonstrated exceptional performance at the exhibition, clinching a total of12Special Awards as follows:

TheOasis One International Limited:a tropical marine finfish aquaculture industrial chain solution(*also winning the Grand Prix at the Exhibition)

Drainage Services Department:Crawler-type all-terrain pipeline survey robot "T300"

InnoHKAdvanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre,University of Hong Kong:a nose-to-brain nanopowder nasal spray for rapid ischemic stroke rescue

InnoHK The Microbiota I-Center, The Chinese University of Hong Kong:a synbiotic formula (SLD07) for liver health

City University of Hong Kong:a seawater desalination device

Hong Kong Baptist University:an AI-powered fact-checking as a service

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: PD-001R for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases; and Power Generator Inspection: The Baffle-compatible Autonomous Robot

MTR Corporation Limited: Acoustic GearGuard: Al-enhanced acoustic for running gear health and maintenance optimisation

Hong Kong Innovation Foundation Limited: ParkNSave (Youth Group)

The Lam Foundation – Ching Chung Hau Po Woon Primary School: BioCapture (Youth Group)

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, today (March 15), congratulated the Hong Kong delegation on their remarkable achievements at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. He said, "I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Hong Kong representatives for shining on the global innovation and technology (I&T) stage. Hong Kong's remarkable achievements in scientific research depend on our profound I&T capabilities and talent advantages. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will continue to deploy resources to enhance talent training and encourage R&D. To align with the country's15th Five Year Plan, the HKSAR Government will proactively integrate with the country's strategic directions by developing Hong Kong into an international I&T centre, contributing tohigh-leveltechnological self-reliance of our country."

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