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Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang Presents at HKIE Technical Seminar

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Ir. Dr. Tang presenting on the DSD project at the seminar.
Ir. Dr. Tang presenting on the DSD project at the seminar.
Ir. Dr. Tang presenting on the DSD project at the seminar.
Ir. Dr. Tang presenting on the DSD project at the seminar.

Our Principal Investigator, Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang, was invited to speak at a technical seminar hosted by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The seminar took place on November 16, 2023, at the EngHub, Room 309, HK NEO, 123 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong.

Dr. Tang, a respected figure in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, discussed the team’s ongoing project, “Intelligent Non-invasive Structural Health Inspection System for Multi-part Covers.” The research aims to develop a non-invasive and AI-based method for inspecting multi-part covers installed on large drains, chambers, and box culverts across main roads in Hong Kong.

Traditional inspection methods can be disruptive and costly, especially when these covers are located on main traffic routes. The project seeks to address this issue by using AI technologies to detect signals from problematic multi-part covers amidst environmental and traffic noises, potentially reducing traffic disruptions and inspection costs.

Dr. Tang has a strong interest in a range of research areas, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things, Digital Twin, blockchain, sustainable technology in Industry 4.0, and healthcare applications. Over the past three years, he has contributed to over 80 journal articles, co-authored 10 book chapters, edited 4 books, and has been granted 2 patents.

The seminar was conducted in Cantonese and was well-received by the audience. We are grateful for this opportunity for Dr. Tang to share our team’s research and will continue to work diligently on our project.

Ir. Dr. YM Tang and Our Research Team to Presented at DSD R&D Forum 2023

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Ir. Dr. Tang presenting on the project at the DSD R&D Forum 2023
Ir. Dr. Tang presenting on the project at the DSD R&D Forum 2023
Ir. Dr. Tang presenting on the project at the DSD R&D Forum 2023
Ir. Dr. Tang as the speaker in DSD R&D Forum 2023
Ir. Prof. Yung, Associate Head and Chair Professor (ISE), as the speaker in DSD R&D Forum 2023

We are delighted to report that our research team, spearheaded by Principal Investigator Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang, had an impactful presence at the DSD Research & Development Forum 2023. Organised by the Drainage Services Department (DSD), the event took place on November 14, 2023, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dr. Tang shared insightful findings on the topic “Intelligent Non-invasive Structural Health Inspection System for Multi-part Covers.” This presentation perfectly aligned with the forum’s theme, “Thinking Outside the Pipes: Exploring Alternative Approaches to Stormwater and Wastewater Management.”

The forum presentation revolved around a critical issue in Hong Kong: the costly and disruptive process of inspecting multi-part covers installed on large drains, chambers, and box culverts across main roads. Conventional inspection methods, including the use of robots, face limitations due to the variable configurations and distances of piping/channels from entry ports.

The project proposed a non-invasive inspection method that leverages state-of-the-art AI technologies to identify acoustic emissions from problematic multi-part covers against environmental and traffic noises. The result is a cost-effective, low-disruption solution for inspecting structures beneath multi-part covers, reducing the impact on traffic flow.

(From the left) Dr. Noman, Dr. Zhong, Dr. Chen, Ir. Dr. Tang, Mr. Lam, Mr. Tang
(From the left) Dr. Zhong, Ir. Dr. Tang, Dr. Chen, Dr. Noman

In addition to Ir. Dr. Tang, the team’s postdoctoral researchers, Dr. Junping ZHONG, Dr. Lerui CHEN, and Dr. Abdullah Al Noman, other project researchers, Mr. Sam Lam, Mr. Kelvin Tang, Ruby CHAN, also presented at the forum. They made significant contributions to the project and played integral parts in its success.

We are thrilled to have shared this innovative research at the DSD R&D Forum 2023 and look forward to providing more updates on our progress and reflections on our team’s contributions.

Mixed Reality混合實境教師體驗日 探索應用科技教學

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香港理工大學工業及系統工程系於12月12日邀請了聖母無玷聖心書院(Immaculate Heart of Mary College)約60名教職員參加混合實境教師體驗日，到訪綜合產品設計實驗室及伍達倫數碼實驗室參觀VR/AR等教學設備。

鄧博士及其研究團隊介紹虛擬實境、擴充實境、混合實境於教學上的多元應用，以及讓教師親身體驗VR/AR和製作全息投影模型，探索如何將這些科技應用於日常教學。

體驗內容包括沉浸式虛擬實境洞穴系統、頭戴式VR系統、Hololens AR裝置等，渴望透過科技提升學生的興趣。

教師體驗了訓練程序教學(Procedural Learning)及沉浸式學習(Immersive Learning)探索混合實境的教學應用。他們亦透過親身體驗製作全息影像(Hologram)，思考對於3D圖像學習的教學應用。教師體驗了訓練程序教學(Procedural Learning)及沉浸式學習(Immersive Learning)探索混合實境的教學應用。他們亦透過親身體驗製作全息影像(Hologram)，思考對於3D圖像學習的教學應用。

教師可在課堂中加入混合實境的沉浸式體驗、無地域限制、互動化等特性，必定能讓學生提升學習興趣，並在課堂內外獲益良多。