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HKSTP Launches Robotics Catalysing Centre 2.0

HKSTP Robotics Catalysing Centre 2.0
Image Credits: HKSTP, Press Release

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) launched the Robotics Catalysing Centre (RCC) 2.0 and the AI PLUG in the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (A.I.R.) Week event at Science Park on 20 January 2020.

As a response to the A.I.R. community continuing to grow larger in Hong Kong, the launch of RCC 2.0 and AI PLUG aims to drive co-creation, knowledge transfer and broader market adoption of A.I.R. technologies in various sectors such as logistics, healthcare, construction, retail, food and beverage, and manufacturing.

HKSTP Robotics Catalysing Centre 2.0 is part of HKSTP’s latest initiatives in robotics and consists of two main laboratories – FlexLab with its plug-and-play infrastructure, and FabLab with its fabrication equipment and technical support.

FlexLab offers flexible working space for users to conduct proof-of-concept trials in a working environment and present live demonstrations of their solutions to potential clients.

FabLab assists users who need laboratory services when developing and prototyping robotics solutions, providing a wide range of tools, equipment and materials fabrication services that include metal, plastic and electronics.

HKSTP Robotics Catalysing Centre 2.0 was built on top of the original RCC 1.0, a facility that supports Park companies working on robotics-related projects, typically at the prototyping and pre-production stages.

Since its launch in March 2018, RCC 1.0 has supported more than 10 robotics-related development projects, which included lab automation solutions, an autonomous forklift solution, real-time simulation for car racing, 4D Immersive CAVE and 3D-printed electronics.

To further accelerate R&D of AI solutions, knowledge transfer, technology deployment and encourage business matching, the AI PLUG features four key areas of services – the Tech Shop one-stop support platform, AI Infrastructure, Corporate Innovation and AI Academy.

AI PLUG members can seek consultation from Tech Shop partners who are equipped with expertise around hardware prototyping, AI-enabling technologies, sensor technologies, cybersecurity solutions, legal and compliance services. All tech companies and AI professionals are welcomed to join as members.

The CEO of HKSTP stated that A.I.R. technologies are increasingly being applied in our everyday life, at work and at play. They open up many new opportunities to disrupt traditional industries and drive us forward towards an innovation-driven diversified economy.

Two research clusters under the InnoHK initiative, AIR@InnoHK and Health@InnoHK, will soon start operations at Science Park and look into groundbreaking R&D for A.I.R. and healthcare.

HKSTP has been playing an active role in bringing all the stakeholders in the A.I.R. community together. The Park believes that its RCC 2.0 and AI PLUG will give a fresh impetus to further R&D and collaborations for A.I.R projects, and eventually, even more solutions benefitting various industries in Hong Kong and beyond.

The A.I.R. Week event features technology showcases, training sessions and workshops on various A.I.R.-related technologies such as cloud, edge and fabrication that enable startups, technology professionals and industry users to experience the A.I.R support services provided by HKSTP.

Since its establishment in 2001, the Park has been driving the development of Hong Kong into a regional hub for innovation and growth in several focused clusters including Electronics, Information & Communications Technology, Green Technology, Biomedical Technology, Materials and Precision Engineering.

The Park enables science and technology companies to nurture ideas, innovate and grow, supported by its R&D facilities, infrastructure, and market-led laboratories and technical centres with professional support services.

HKSTP also offers value-added services and comprehensive incubation programmes for technology start-ups to accelerate their growth.

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Qlik’s vision is a data-literate world, where everyone can use data and analytics to improve decision-making and solve their most challenging problems. A private company, Qlik offers real-time data integration and analytics solutions, powered by Qlik Cloud, to close the gaps between data, insights and action. By transforming data into Active Intelligence, businesses can drive better decisions, improve revenue and profitability, and optimize customer relationships. Qlik serves more than 38,000 active customers in over 100 countries.

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CTC Global Singapore, a premier end-to-end IT solutions provider, is a fully owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) and ITOCHU Corporation.

Since 1972, CTC has established itself as one of the country’s top IT solutions providers. With 50 years of experience, headed by an experienced management team and staffed by over 200 qualified IT professionals, we support organizations with integrated IT solutions expertise in Autonomous IT, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure, Workplace Modernization and Professional Services.

Well-known for our strengths in system integration and consultation, CTC Global proves to be the preferred IT outsourcing destination for organizations all over Singapore today.

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Planview has one mission: to build the future of connected work. Our solutions enable organizations to connect the business from ideas to impact, empowering companies to accelerate the achievement of what matters most. Planview’s full spectrum of Portfolio Management and Work Management solutions creates an organizational focus on the strategic outcomes that matter and empowers teams to deliver their best work, no matter how they work. The comprehensive Planview platform and enterprise success model enables customers to deliver innovative, competitive products, services, and customer experiences. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with locations around the world, Planview has more than 1,300 employees supporting 4,500 customers and 2.6 million users worldwide. For more information, visit www.planview.com.

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SIRIM is a premier industrial research and technology organisation in Malaysia, wholly-owned by the Minister​ of Finance Incorporated. With over forty years of experience and expertise, SIRIM is mandated as the machinery for research and technology development, and the national champion of quality. SIRIM has always played a major role in the development of the country’s private sector. By tapping into our expertise and knowledge base, we focus on developing new technologies and improvements in the manufacturing, technology and services sectors. We nurture Small Medium Enterprises (SME) growth with solutions for technology penetration and upgrading, making it an ideal technology partner for SMEs.

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HashiCorp provides infrastructure automation software for multi-cloud environments, enabling enterprises to unlock a common cloud operating model to provision, secure, connect, and run any application on any infrastructure. HashiCorp tools allow organizations to deliver applications faster by helping enterprises transition from manual processes and ITIL practices to self-service automation and DevOps practices. 

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IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

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