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Logifera Is Taking Off! Congratulations to Leo and Ivy on Their Learning Technology Startup Achievements

by RIVRT Press Media

RIVRT is excited to congratulate Leo Matthias Sturm, Zi Fu YIN Ivy and Alex on the fantastic progress of Logifera — a student innovation project that is quickly growing into a promising learning technology startup. 🎉

Logifera began from Leo’s dyslexia-related project and has now developed into a platform that helps people better understand their learning profiles through free, science-backed screeners. 🧠✨

In simple words: Logifera helps learners find out why reading, spelling, maths, attention, or listening may feel harder than expected — and gives them a clearer starting point for getting support. 🌱

💡 What Is Logifera?

Many children, students, and adults struggle with learning challenges but may not know whether these difficulties are related to dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, auditory processing, or something else.

Formal assessment can sometimes feel expensive, stressful, or difficult to access. Logifera aims to make the first step easier. ✅

The platform offers free online screeners that are:

  • Accessible — no credit card required 💳❌
  • Self-paced — users can complete the screeners in their own time ⏳
  • Evidence-informed — based on science-backed screening ideas 🔬
  • Practical — users receive immediate results and a downloadable report 📄
  • Low-pressure — designed as a starting point, not a formal diagnosis 🤝

Logifera is not a replacement for professional diagnosis, but it can help users understand their learning profile and prepare for a future consultation with a specialist.

🧩 Current Screeners

Logifera currently focuses on two major learning areas:

📖 Dyslexia Screener

The Dyslexia Screener looks at areas such as:

  • reading
  • spelling
  • phonological processing
  • handwriting
  • comprehension
  • related cognitive skills

It includes 15 assessments across three modules. 🧠

🔢 Dyscalculia Screener

The Dyscalculia Screener focuses on maths-related difficulties, including:

  • number sense
  • math facts
  • calculation
  • estimation
  • working memory
  • visual-spatial processing

It includes 14 assessments across three modules. ✍️

🔜 Coming Soon

Logifera is also preparing future screeners for:

  • ADHD ⚡
  • Auditory Processing Disorder, APD 👂

These additions will further expand the platform’s ability to support different learning needs.

🏆 A Big Step Forward: HK$45,000+ in Prizes and Funding

Logifera has already received strong encouragement from several innovation and entrepreneurship platforms.

So far, the project has gained more than HK$45,000 in prizes and funding support. 🎊

Recent achievements include:

  • KTEO Micro Fund 2025–26, Cohort II
    Funding support: HK$20,000 💰
  • KTEO FENG Ideation Funding Scheme 2025/26
    Award: Outstanding Entrepreneurial Idea
    Funding support: HK$5,000 🌟
  • HKSTP Ideation Programme
    Conditional offer of admission, with potential funding support of up to HK$100,000 🚀
  • HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition
    Advanced to the 1st Round 🌍
  • The 16th National E-commerce “Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship” Challenge — PolyU Round
    Award: 特等獎
    Prize: HK$15,000 🏅
  • The 16th National E-commerce “Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship” Challenge — PolyU Round
    Award: 最佳創新獎
    Prize: HK$5,000 💡

These achievements show the strong potential of Logifera as a meaningful EdTech project with real social impact. 🌈

📅 More Competitions Ahead

The journey is not stopping here. Leo, Ivy, and the Logifera team are continuing to bring the project to more competitions and innovation platforms.

Upcoming or submitted competitions include:

  • HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition — 2nd Round 🌍
  • The 16th National E-commerce “Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship” Challenge — Hong Kong Round 🏆
  • PolyU International Future Challenge 2026 🔮
  • Young Professionals Exhibition and Competition, YPEC 2026 👩‍💻👨‍💻
  • James Dyson Award 2026 🛠️
  • The 8th Greater Bay Area Digital Education STEAM Excellence Award 2026 🎓

These competitions will help the team gain more feedback, sharpen the business model, and explore future opportunities in incubation, funding, and real-world deployment.

🌱 From Student Project to Real-World Impact

Leo, Ivy, and Alex have also been part of RIVRT’s Multi-level Competition-Based Learning with International Learning Exposure initiative.

Through this programme, students are encouraged to learn by doing — forming teams, developing research-based projects, joining competitions, presenting their ideas, and receiving feedback from academics, industry experts, and judges. 💬

Previously, RIVRT students and project teams achieved several exciting results, including:

  • Poster Session Best Presenters Award at ICEMT 2025 🖼️
  • Merit Prize in Innovation & IT at the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 💻
  • Silver Award at the 8th Global Competition on Design for Future Education 🥈

Logifera is a great example of what can happen when research, mentorship, competition-based learning, and entrepreneurship come together.

What started as a student project is now moving toward something bigger: a practical platform that may help many learners better understand themselves. 🌟

❤️ Why This Matters

Learning difficulties are often misunderstood. Many people grow up thinking they are “bad at reading,” “bad at maths,” or “not focused enough,” without ever receiving clear guidance.

Logifera aims to change that. ✨

By offering free and accessible screeners, the platform gives users an easier way to begin asking important questions:

  • Why do I struggle with reading? 📖
  • Why is mental maths so difficult for me? 🔢
  • Could my learning challenges have a deeper reason? 🧠
  • What should I discuss with a teacher, parent, therapist, or specialist? 🤝

This is exactly the kind of human-centered technology that RIVRT is proud to support — technology that does not only innovate, but also helps people. 💙

🎉 Congratulations!

RIVRT warmly congratulates Leo Matthias Sturm, Zi Fu YIN Ivy, and the Logifera team on these wonderful achievements.

We are excited to see Logifera continue to grow, compete, and develop into an impactful platform for learners of all ages. 🌍

Keep going, Team Logifera — this is only the beginning! 🚀

News Coverage Update: DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth Is Gaining Global Attention

by RIVRT Press Media

We are excited to share another milestone for RIVRT: our new book, DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications (CRC Press, 1st Edition, Copyright 2026) has been picked up by multiple news outlets and is quickly gaining viral attention online.

Co-authored by Dr. Olive K. L. Woo (clinical psychologist) and Dr. Yuk Ming Tang (AI expert; Principal Investigator of RIVRT), the book examines how AI tools such as DeepSeek can provide scalable, culturally sensitive emotional support—while also highlighting critical risks, ethical concerns, and policy implications for responsible adoption in mental health care.

DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications

1) Bioengineer.org (Feb 16, 2026)
Bioengineer published a dedicated feature on how AI innovations like DeepSeek could revolutionize emotional and mental health support for Chinese youth—discussing stigma, access barriers, 24/7 availability, privacy concerns, and the importance of human oversight in AI-assisted care.
Link: https://bioengineer.org/how-ai-innovations-like-deepseek-are-revolutionizing-emotional-and-mental-health-support-for-chinese-youth/#google_vignette

2) RamaOnHealthcare (via Medical Xpress / Taylor & Francis) (Feb 15, 2026)
RamaOnHealthcare amplified a Medical Xpress/Taylor & Francis news piece summarizing the book’s core message: Chinese youth face a growing mental health crisis, and AI tools like DeepSeek may become an accessible “lifeline”—if implemented with care and responsibility.
Link: https://ramaonhealthcare.com/how-ai-tools-like-deepseek-are-transforming-emotional-and-mental-health-care-of-chinese-youth/

3) GeneOnline
GeneOnline also covered the book’s focus on how AI technologies like DeepSeek may help address rising mental health challenges among Chinese youth, extending the discussion to broader public-health relevance and the need for responsible deployment.
Link: https://www.geneonline.com/ai-technologies-like-deepseek-address-rising-mental-health-challenges-among-chinese-youth/

4) Medical Xpress
Medical Xpress published coverage highlighting the book’s themes: the “silent epidemic,” the role of AI-driven emotional support, and the balance between innovation and ethical safeguards.
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-ai-tools-deepseek-emotional-mental.html#google_vignette

5) EurekAlert
EurekAlert! has published an official news release (Taylor & Francis Group) covering our book DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications and the wider discussion around AI-driven emotional support for young people in China.
Link: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1115440

If you’d like to explore the book, view its table of contents, or share it with colleagues and students.
🛒 Available now from Routledge:
👉 Order the book here

New Book Release | DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications

by RIVRT Press Media

We are proud to announce the release of DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications, co-authored by our Principal Investigator, Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang, in collaboration with clinical psychologist Dr. Olive K. L. Woo.

Published by CRC Press, this timely book offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective on the growing intersection of AI technology and mental health intervention in modern China. It explores how tools like DeepSeek—an emerging AI-driven emotional support system—are transforming the landscape of adolescent mental health care, and provides vital analysis of ethical concerns, social implications, and future directions of AI in mental wellness.

🔍 Key Highlights of the Book:

  • A critical discussion of the mental health crisis among Chinese youth, including societal taboos and systemic obstacles.
  • Real-life case studies showing how the DeepSeek AI has been applied in practice.
  • In-depth insights into the technological underpinnings of DeepSeek and its potential to complement traditional mental health services.
  • Exploration of ethical, regulatory, and policy issues surrounding AI-based emotional support.
  • Practical guidelines for integrating AI into healthcare responsibly.
DeepSeek and Mental Health Support Among Chinese Youth: Use Cases, Risks, and Broader Implications

🛒 Available now from Routledge (PRE-ORDER: Ships after Feb. 16, 2026):
👉 Order the book here

Whether you’re a mental health professional, policymaker, AI researcher, or public health advocate, this book is an essential read for understanding the complex nexus of technology and human care.

Stay tuned with RIVRT as we explore transformative solutions at the intersection of intelligence, empathy, and technology.

Ir. Dr. YM Tang Showcases Research at 2025 China High-Tech Fair in Guangzhou (高校科技成果交易會)

by RIVRT Activity

We are proud to announce that our Principal Investigator, Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang, participated in the 2025 University Science and Technology Achievements Fair (高校科技成果交易會) held in Guangzhou from December 15 to 17, 2025. The event was co-hosted by the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Ministry of Education, and brought together over 600 universities and more than 3,000 technology projects from across China.

As part of this national initiative to transform academic research into industrial value, Dr. Tang represented RIVRT and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Regional Technology Transfer Center. He presented RIVRT’s latest research projects in virtual reality, digital twin, and AI applications, engaging with enterprise representatives, policymakers, and fellow researchers to explore collaborative innovation opportunities.

During the plenary session, key national and provincial leaders such as Guangdong Party Secretary Huang Kunming and Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng emphasized the importance of integrating technological innovation with industrial development, and encouraged closer university-industry partnerships. Dr. Tang’s participation aligned with this mission, showcasing how RIVRT’s research directly supports the development of “New Productive Forces” (新質生產力) through actionable innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

📸 A gallery of Dr. Tang’s participation, including exhibition booth photos and technology showcases, is available here:

Ir. Dr. YM Tang Presenting at the Conference
Ir. Dr. YM Tang Presenting at the Conference
Ir. Dr. YM Tang Presenting at the Conference
2025 高校科技成果交易會
2025 高校科技成果交易會會場
2025 高校科技成果交易會會場

VCare – Featured on Unwire.hk for Innovative VR Glasses for Myopia Control

by RIVRT Press Media

We are delighted to share that VCare, one of the innovative startup companies incubated by the RIVRT research team, has been featured by leading Hong Kong tech media outlet Unwire.hk for its cutting-edge VR glasses designed to help control childhood myopia!

The product, developed by VCare—a PolyU-affiliated startup—addresses one of the major concerns of parents today: worsening myopia in young children. Unlike traditional solutions, these VR glasses employ a non-invasive and drug-free approach to help slow down the progression of nearsightedness. The technology reflects the successful integration of RIVRT’s core research in virtual reality (VR), human-centric product design, and healthcare applications.

Unwire.hk highlighted the uniqueness and potential of the product as a locally developed innovation, combining immersive VR technology with health-oriented design to offer a fresh solution for myopia management. The media coverage has already sparked considerable interest among parents and health professionals, showcasing the growing impact of research-driven entrepreneurship from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) community.

🎥 Watch the media coverage via the following platforms:

VCare’s achievement exemplifies how RIVRT’s interdisciplinary research in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and immersive healthcare technologies is translating into real-world solutions and commercial success. We will continue working toward socially impactful innovations that merge science, design, and technology.

🔗 Stay connected with RIVRT to explore more of our projects, research areas, and startup success stories!

#RIVRT #VCare #VRGlasses #MyopiaControl #PolyU #HongKongStartup #HealthTech #VirtualReality #Innovation #UnwireHK #DigitalHealth

ISE Students Win Merit Prize in Innovation & IT at the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition!

by RIVRT Press Media

We are proud to share that a brilliant student team—supervised by Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang, Principal Investigator of RIVRT—has won the Merit Prize in the Information Technology category at the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2025)! 🎉

The award-winning project, titled 「讀寫易AI」DyslexAI, leverages artificial intelligence to support children with dyslexia by providing highly accurate, personalized training through an intelligent platform. The system achieves an impressive 99.5% classification accuracy using deep learning models (CNN) and multi-modal data analysis, offering a non-invasive and effective way to enhance learning outcomes, especially for those with special educational needs.

The Award Ceremony
Team photo with the supervisor Ir. Dr. YM Tang (the 2nd from the right, 2nd row)
Team photo of DyslexAI

👏 Congratulations to the talented team members:

  • Leo Matthias STURM (ISE)
  • Yin Zifu Ivy (ISE)
  • Lau Ho Wai Justin (ISE)
  • Fung Yik Hei
  • Ho Tsz Ming
  • Ko Tsun Ming

This achievement would not have been possible without the expert guidance of Ir. Dr. YM Tang, whose research expertise in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and educational technology continues to inspire the next generation of innovators. Dr. Tang’s mentorship has played a pivotal role in shaping the team’s interdisciplinary approach and impactful innovation.

🧠🔍 The competition, organized by HK Challenge Plus and supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission, is one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious platforms for student innovation. This recognition is a powerful testament to RIVRT’s mission to create transformative, socially meaningful technologies.

Justin (Left), Supervisor Ir. Dr. YM Tang (Right)

Lau Ho Wai Justin, one of the team member

Project Description Board for “DyslexAI”

📸 Check out the project display and award certificate above!
🌐 Learn more: HK Challenge Plus Official Website


#RIVRT #PolyU #ISE #DyslexAI #HKChallengePlus #Innovation #AI #InclusiveTechnology #StudentSuccess #InfoTech #EdTech #創新創業大賽 #資訊科技優異獎

ISE Department at PolyU Leads Breakthroughs in Industry 4.0 Innovation and Research – Featured by SingTao News

by RIVRT Press Media

We are thrilled to share exciting developments from our home department — the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University — which has been spotlighted in a recent feature by Sing Tao News for its pioneering role in Industry 4.0 innovation and research.


📖 Read the full article here: https://www.stheadline.com/ad-edu/3451498/

Founded in 1960, ISE has evolved into a global leader in education, research, and knowledge transfer, offering world-class, multidisciplinary programs to develop top talent for the Industry 4.0 era. According to Professor Xiaowen Fu, Head of the Department, the curriculum emphasizes problem-solving and innovation, equipping students with skills in artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) — all key technology pillars that align with RIVRT’s core research directions.

The department focuses on advancing key fields such as:

  • Smart manufacturing and robotics
  • Precision engineering and microfabrication
  • Product innovation and miniaturization
  • Operations and supply chain management
  • Aviation and transport logistics

Among ISE’s most significant recent achievements is its collaboration with the China Academy of Space Technology to develop the “Surface Sampling Execution Device,” which played a critical role in China’s Chang’e-6 mission — marking the first successful collection of lunar samples from the far side of the moon. This landmark accomplishment showcases PolyU’s global impact in space exploration and precision mechanics.

ISE is also home to cutting-edge laboratories such as, Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology, Integrated Product Design Laboratory, etc. These facilities provide RIVRT researchers and students with state-of-the-art tools to explore immersive VR/AR applications, AI-driven systems design, and digital twin technologies.

In terms of academic offerings, ISE provides two highly interdisciplinary undergraduate programs that reflect the department’s commitment to innovation-driven education:

  • JS3236: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Product Innovation and Smart Manufacturing (Product Innovation with Marketing / Smart Manufacturing)
  • JS3237: BSc (Hons) Scheme in Intelligent Supply Chain and Engineering Management

Both programs integrate engineering, data analytics, design thinking, and business strategy to prepare students for the complex, tech-driven challenges of modern industry.

At RIVRT, we are proud to be part of a department that not only advances groundbreaking research but also cultivates the next generation of innovators and engineers through strategic industry-academic collaboration.

In the article, our Year 3 intern Leo Matthias Sturm highlighted the value of exchange and mentorship opportunities provided by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), including support from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and career development programmes. These experiences have played a vital role in preparing him for future challenges in the tech-driven workplace.

Our Year 4 intern Wong Chun Wai shared his insights on how the ISE curriculum — with its focus on engineering, innovation, and management — is essential for business operations in the Industry 4.0 era. He also noted how access to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence during internship experiences helps students face real-world technological challenges.

Both students have actively contributed to RIVRT’s ongoing projects in AI, VR/AR, and product innovation, and we are thrilled to see their efforts and growth being recognized in the wider PolyU community. Their perspectives echo the mission of ISE to nurture next-generation talent for the smart industry and align closely with the interdisciplinary goals of our lab

Stay tuned as we continue to showcase RIVRT’s contributions to this dynamic ecosystem of innovation and excellence.


#PolyU #ISE #RIVRT #Industry4_0 #Innovation #VR #AI #SmartManufacturing #DeepSpaceResearch #STEMLeadership

VCare Vision Shines at the 2025 GITEX ASIA Supernova Challenge

by RIVRT Press Media

We are proud to announce that VCare Vision Limited, co-founded by our very own Ir. Dr. Yuk Ming Tang and Ms. Celia Chan, made it to the semi-finals of the 2025 Supernova Challenge—the flagship startup competition at GITEX ASIA! Held from April 23–25 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, this event marked the regional debut of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest and most influential tech and startup forum.

As one of the standout participants among 700+ enterprises and startups, and in front of more than 25,000 tech buyers and 250 investors, VCare Vision showcased its cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) device for personalized vision correction training. The device offers non-invasive, customizable solutions for individuals with myopia, amblyopia, and strabismus, integrating advanced VR technology to revolutionize traditional eye care and rehabilitation practices.

This innovation aligns closely with RIVRT’s mission to apply virtual reality and artificial intelligence to healthcare innovations and immersive device applications. Dr. Tang, also the Principal Investigator at RIVRT, has long championed the use of extended reality technologies in medical and rehabilitation contexts.

While VCare Vision did not bring home the trophy this time, reaching the semi-finals in such a competitive field is a tremendous achievement and a strong validation of the team’s innovation and impact. This experience has further motivated the team to push boundaries and refine their technologies.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Tang, Ms. Chan, and the entire VCare Vision team for their determination, vision, and innovation.

🔗 Learn more about VCare: VCare Vision
🔗 Learn more about the Supernova Challenge: GITEX ASIA Supernova Challenge

🔗 Featured from SingTao News Headline: Link
📍 Event Recap: April 23–25, 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Stay tuned for more exciting updates from RIVRT as we continue to drive innovation at the intersection of VR, AI, and digital healthcare! 🌐

#GITEXASIA2025 #SupernovaChallenge #VCareVision #VRHealthTech #InnovationJourney #RIVRT #NeverStopImproving

EDC Good Practice Showcase

Ir. Dr. Tang’s Interview Now Featured on EDC’s Good Practice Showcase!

by RIVRT Press Media
EDC Good Practice Showcase

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Yuk Ming Tang’s interview video is now accessible on the Educational Development Centre (EDC) website as part of the Good Practice Showcase! This platform highlights outstanding teaching practices at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), featuring contributions from award-winning educators and innovative researchers.

To further promote this insightful interview, EDC will be sending a mass email to all staff and broadcasting a promotional video on campus TV. These efforts aim to share Dr. Tang’s expertise and contributions to virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and digital twin technologies with the wider academic community.

We encourage everyone to watch and share the video, which can be accessed via the following link:
🔗 Dr. Tang’s Interview on PolyU Video Platform

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Tang for his dedication and passion for education, which continue to inspire both students and fellow researchers. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from Research in Intelligence and Virtual Reality Technology (RIVRT)!

VCare Vision Technology Limited Featured on HOY TV’s 智 · 創未來 Program

by RIVRT Press Media

We are excited to share that VCare Vision Technology Limited, co-founded by Ir. Dr. Tang Yuk-ming and Ms. Celia Chan, has been prominently featured in the renowned TV program 智 · 創未來 (Episode 44), aired on HOY TV on 2nd Nov, 2024! This episode highlighted VCare’s groundbreaking Vision Training VR Device, offering viewers an in-depth look at how the device is revolutionizing vision correction for myopia, amblyopia, and strabismus.

The program showcased VCare’s innovative use of virtual reality (VR) technology to create engaging training routines for vision correction. Through immersive games and exercises, the device provides a non-invasive, personalized, and enjoyable alternative to traditional treatments. The episode also spotlighted VCare’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology and research to improve visual health worldwide.

We are immensely proud to see VCare Vision Technology Limited gaining recognition for its transformative solutions, which demonstrate the power of innovation in healthcare.

Missed the broadcast? Watch the full episode online here: HOY TV – Episode 44

Stay tuned for more updates on VCare’s journey and other exciting projects at RIVRT!

For more details about VCare Vision Technology Limited, visit their official website: https://vcarevision.io/