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Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute
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The Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI) is a multidisciplinary platform that supports and facilitates robotics-related research, development and education. With a focus on autonomous systems and robotics research, the Institute integrates innovations in sensors, devices, systems, networks, neurosciences, data analytics and machine learning to further research by faculty and students in a wide range of applications that aim to create societal impact. The Institute also nurtures a network of industry partners, designs entrepreneurship programs and drives knowledge dissemination.

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Key Research Areas

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Autonomous Driving
Autonomous Driving

Integrating 3D perception, cloud robotic systems and LiDAR technology, autonomous driving research at HKUST has resulted in Hong Kong’s first driverless car.

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Autonomous Flight
Autonomous Flight

From robotic navigation to robotic vision, autonomous flight research at the HKUST Robotics Institute is taking off to new heights. The Institute has also partnered with industry leader DJI to jointly advance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology.

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Smart Construction
Smart Construction

The Robotics Institute is combining UAV technology and building information modeling (BIM) technology in the application of smart construction. The UAV-based approach can substantially reduce construction cost and labor.

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Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing is one of the most important global industries. In particular, assembly, testing and packaging are overly reliant on humans. Research is now being conducted to endow robots with the flexibility and delicacy to perform these roles.

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Education

The Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute takes a comprehensive education approach that goes beyond the traditional engineering curriculum and equips students with theory, practical skills and project management skills. Along with providing students with the opportunities to partake in major international Robotics Competitions, the Institute also offers a hands-on course on technology startups.

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Executive Committee

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