Chulalongkorn University Delegation Visited the CKSRI
On September 11, 2023, Chulalongkorn University Delegation visited the HKUST Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) and witnessed outstanding project demonstrations, accompanied by Prof. ZHANG Fumin, Director of CKSRI, Chair Professor of ECE & MAE, HKUST; and Ms. Margaret CHAU, Head, Research & Graduate Studies Administration, Office of the Dean of Engineering (DENG), HKUST.
Led by CKSRI Student Ambassadors, the visitors were immersed in an enlightening experience, engaging with cutting-edge technology and gaining valuable insights into the groundbreaking research conducted in the field of robotics and autonomous systems at the institute. The tour showcased four projects: a flying drone controlled by gestures, small wheeled domestic robots, the nurse robot Grace, and a book-flipping robotic arm. The guests and Director engaged in productive discussions and exchanged suggestions on the projects and other related fields.
The visit was an excellent opportunity for the representatives from the Chulalongkorn University to witness the innovative research and development taking place at HKUST and to explore potential areas for collaboration between the two universities. Overall, it was a successful and productive visit that fostered greater cooperation and knowledge sharing between the two universities.
