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The University of Hong Kong’s 17 research teams have achieved outstanding results winning 19 prizes at the 48^th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. Among them, the “Artificial Intelligence MGF Network for Anomalies Detection” technology, developed by Dr. Wilton Fok’s research team from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, was the winner of two special grand prizes Invention & Innovation CAI Award (China Delegation) and Prize of the Delegation of Malaysia, in addition to a gold medal at the event.

Their technology utilises Glance and Focus AI Abnormal Detection to analyse human posture and movements in real-time video, detecting abnormal situations such as recent incidents of falls, fainting, drowning, and violence such as fighting and abuse. It can provide timely alerts for rescue efforts and help prevent accidents. The team has already established partnerships with relevant organisations for applications of the new technology.

Dr. Fok and his research team will showcase how the award-winning technology can be applied in daily life in a press briefing tomorrow (May 10, Wednesday).

Members of the media are invited to attend:

Date: May 10, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 am
Venue: Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two (Innovation Wing Two), Faculty of Engineering, G/F Run Run Shaw Building, Pokfulam Road, The University of Hong Kong.

For Media enquiries, please contact:
Communications and Public Affairs Office
Ms Melanie Wan (Tel: 2859 2600 / Email: melwkwan@hku.hk)
Ms Jaymee Ng (Tel: 3910 3612 / Email: ngjaymee@hku.hk)
Mr Kenneth Choi (Tel: 2859 2607 / Email: khkchoi@hku.hk)