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HKBU showcases transdisciplinary innovations in health and humanities at InnoCarnival

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Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (5th right); Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (4th right), visit HKBU’s pavilion, accompanied by Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU (5th left); Professor Martin Wong, Provost of HKBU (4th left); Mr Edmond Lam, Director of Knowledge Transfer of HKBU (1st left); and the HKBU inventors.
HKBU members, including Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor (2nd left); Professor Martin Wong, Provost (1st left); Professor Anna Qin Lai-yin, Assistant Professor of the Academy of Visual Arts (3rd right); and Mr Edmond Lam, Director of Knowledge Transfer (1st right), introduce the portable water misting system “AuraMist” to Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (3rd left) and Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (2nd right).
Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) (Centre), visited the HKBU pavilion, accompanied by Mr Edmond Lam, Director of Knowledge Transfer (3rd left), to view the University's latest innovations and research projects.
Visitors explore the “Traceable Non-Destructive Fruit Quality Detection Technology” invented by Professor Zhu Furong, Chair Professor of the Department of Physics at HKBU.
The “Tongue HealthChecker” mobile application developed by Professor Zhang Shiping, Investigator of Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research at HKBU, can analyse tongue images based on Chinese medicine features.
Visitors participate in the interactive card game of the “Achieving Net-Zero Goals Through Engaging Smart Energy Communities" project led by Dr Daphne Mah Ngar-yin, Director of the Asian Energy Studies Centre at HKBU.
Visitors learn about solar panel siting via a Virtual Reality (VR) game, provided by the " Achieving Net-Zero Goals Through Engaging Smart Energy Communities" project led by Dr Daphne Mah Ngar-yin, Director of the Asian Energy Studies Centre at HKBU.
Using a touchscreen, participants explore the Chinese Art History and 3D Ancient Painting Digital Learning Platform—developed by Associate Professor Sammy Li Kin Sum and his team in HKBU’s Department of History—and interact with three-dimensional reconstructions of ancient paintings.
A project representative introduces the “HK-VMT Brain Health Platform for Early Detection and Management of Dementia in Community Settings” to visitors. The initiative is led by Professor Ada Fung Wai Tung at HKBU’s Academy of Wellness and Human Development.
The InnoCarnival 2025 is being held from 18 to 26 October at the Hong Kong Science Park.

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) develops and showcases transdisciplinary innovations spanning health, humanities, culture, and sustainability. These inventions include tools to assess memory, evaluate health through tongue diagnosis, a portable water misting device for wheelchair users, measure fruit sweetness, explore scenes from digital ancient paintings, and engage communities in adopting energy-saving behaviours, demonstrating the University’s contributions to addressing societal needs.

 

InnoCarnival is an annual event organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong SAR Government. With the theme of “I&T Unlocks Your Dream”, this year’s Carnival was held from 18 October to 26 October at the Hong Kong Science Park.

 

Professor SUN Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and Mr Ivan LEE, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology of the Government of the HKSAR visited HKBU’s pavilion on the first day. They were received by HKBU’s senior management members, including Professor Alex WAI, President and Vice-Chancellor; Professor Martin WONG, Provost; Dr Albert CHAU, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning); and Mr Edmond LAM, Director of Knowledge Transfer, who highlighted the University’s latest advances in transdisciplinary research and innovation.

 

Innovations for Health and Well-being

 

Four HKBU pioneering innovations at the Carnival aim to enhance the community’s daily well-being and support preventive care. They include the “Hong Kong Vigilance and Memory Test Brain Health Platform”. A 15-minute computerised assessment for adults aged over 60, its facilities the early detection of mild cognitive impairment by evaluating episodic memory, attention, and visuospatial ability.

 

Another innovative health assessment tool is the “Tongue HealthChecker” mobile application, which utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse tongue images based on Chinese medicine features. It assesses patterns for similarity to tongue features commonly seen in diabetes and provides personalised dietary guidance along with therapeutic tea recommendations.

 

The portable water misting system “AuraMist” supports wheelchair users and individuals with mobility challenges, by promoting a self-sustained lifestyle in their daily hygiene routines. It provides two spray options, a gentle mist and a powerful jet, and supports voice control and preset programmes, improving the quality of life for both the users and their caregivers.

 

Also showcased is the “Traceable Non-Destructive Fruit Quality Detection Technology”, which measures sugar content and acidity using advanced visible/near-infrared spectrally selective detection technology. It is suitable for use by farmers, wholesalers and retailers from the production to the sale of fruits, as well as health-conscious consumers, including those who need to manage diabetes.

 

Enriching Cultural Heritage and Building a Greener Future

 

To promote the development of humanities and cultures, HKBU is presenting its “Chinese Art History and 3D Ancient Painting Digital Learning Platform”. This innovative digital humanities project opens new pathways to learning art history in primary and secondary schools by presenting 3D models of five ancient Chinese paintings.

 

To support society’s sustainable development, the project “Achieving Net-Zero Goals Through Engaging Smart Energy Communities” is also being showcased. It harnesses real-time electricity consumption data, immersive virtual reality, and an interactive card game to engage more than 600 residents across seven communities in embracing energy-saving behaviours and urban solar adoption.

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