Event Highlight | 49th International Exhibition of Invention Geneva (17 - 21 April 2024)
(Photo: ORKTS) The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) achieved great success at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2024, winning a record-breaking 32 awards, including one special grand prize the Korea Invention Promotion Association - KIPA award. This demonstrates the University’s outstanding performance in research and innovation on the global stage.
Research teams from the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Medicine garnered 1 special grand prize, 1 Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury, 12 Gold Medals, 16 Silver Medals, and 2 Bronze Medals with their innovations in the event. This demonstrates the University’s excellence in research and innovation on the global stage.
Among the 31 projects, 5 of them were developed under the world-class InnoHK research centers led by CUHK, which collaborate with top research institutions around the world. Another 19 innovations have been commercialized through university-supported startup companies led by CUHK researchers or become successful social enterprises.
Prize of Korea Invention Promotion Association - KIPA award and a Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury
AI Retinal Image Analysis for the Risk of Autism (ASD) and GDD in Preschoolers, developed by Prof. Benny Zee (The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, second right). (Photo: ORKTS)
Gold Award
Prof. Zhenyu Yan (Department of Information Engineering). (Photo: ORKTS)
VI-Map: Infrastructure-Assisted RealTime HD Mapping for Autonomous Driving
(From left) Mr. Yichong Sun and Mr. Shixiong Wang, representatives of SOTA Robotics (HK) Limited (under TSSSU scheme). (Photo: ORKTS)
MightySort: Intelligent Robotic Sorting Systems for MRFs
(From left) Dr. Hugo Chan and Dr. Hongpeng Liao, representatives of ExoTechHK Limited (under TSSSU scheme).(Photo: ORKTS)
Flexible Exoskeleton for Load Transportation
Prof. Daniel Ong (Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, middle) and representatives. (Photo: ORKTS)
Rapid Biosensing at the Level Down to a Few Molecules
Prof. Quan Li (Department of Physics, right) and her team member. (Photo: ORKTS)
Breaking Barriers in Li-based Energy Storage: {110} Textured Li Metal Foil Anode
(From left) Prof. Yao Wang and Prof. Liona Poon (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology). (Photo: ORKTS)
Advancing Miscarriage Prediction and Diagnosis by Blood Level of Soluble PD-L1
Mr. Marz Zhang, representative of Mag Med Biotech (under TSSSU scheme). (Photo: ORKTS)
Regenerative Enhancers (Mag Med Biotech)
(From left) Prof. Connie Chong and Prof. Wai Tong Chien (The Nethersole School of Nursing). (Photo: ORKTS)
Pai.ACT: AI-driven Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Tailored Mental Health
Prof. Benny Zee (second right) and his team. (Photo: ORKTS)
AI-based Automatic Retinal Image Analysis (ARIA) for Detecting Depression Risk in Adults
Prof. Elvis Chui (center) and Prof. Louis Cheung (right) and team member (Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology). (Photo: ORKTS)
Ultrasound-Based Navigation System for Minimally Invasive Fracture Reduction
Prof. Louis Cheung (center), Prof. Elvis Chui (right), and team member. (Photo: ORKTS)
Automated Patient-Specific Prosthesis Design System for Bone Defects
Mr. Yichong Sun, representative of project team. (Photo: ORKTS)
Wireless Localization – Open “Eyes” of Magnetic Robot towards Autonomous Surgery
In addition, there are also CUHK’s research teams participated as exhibitors to achieve a remarkable 3 Golds Medals and 2 Silver Medals.
Prof. Helen Meng (Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, middle) and representatives. (Photo: ORKTS)
Prof. Qi Su (Department of Medicine and Therapeutics) and representative. (Photos: ORKTS)
Prof. Louis Cheung (middle), Prof. Elvis Chui (right) and the representative. (Photos: ORKTS)
Mr. Yichong Sun (left) and Mr. Shixiong Wang (right). (Photos: ORKTS)
About the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is the largest global exhibition devoted exclusively to inventions. All the exhibited inventions have been evaluated by an international jury of specialists. This year’s exhibition showcased over 1,035 inventions from 38 countries and regions.
A group photo of ORKTS colleagues. (Photo: ORKTS)Useful Information
Full list of the awards: pdf
CUHK Official Press Release: https://www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/en/press/cuhk-wins-a-record-breaking-32-awards-at-the-49th-international-exhibition-of-inventions-geneva/