23 Jun 2024
HKSTP Crowns Champion The Chinese University of Hong Kong at Robocon 2024
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Key Takeaways
- Robocon 2024 attracted over 200 students from eight local tertiary institutions.
- The new rules enhanced the artificial intelligence components by integrating computer vision technology, challenging the coordination and strategy capabilities between the robots.
- The new rules enhanced the artificial intelligence components by integrating computer vision technology, challenging the coordination and strategy capabilities between the robots
(Hong Kong, 23 June 2024) — Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) successfully hosted Robocon 2024, drawing over 200 students from eight local tertiary institutions. As AI becomes a key driver of diversified economy, this year's competition emphasised enhancing AI elements, making it the most difficult one in history by challenging the coordination and strategy capabilities between the robots.
The competition, themed "Harvest Day," draws inspiration from the cultivation of terraced fields in Vietnam. Participating teams must design and manufacture both manually operated and fully automated robots, and, according to the rules, integrate machine learning models and computer vision technology to equip the automatic robot with 'smart recognition' capabilities that can automatically detect 'rice' within the competition area and harvest it to earn higher scores.
Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said, “Each year, the Robocon competition gathers passionate and skilled interdisciplinary talents. It serves not only as a platform to showcase their abilities but also as a nursery for cultivating and discovering exceptional talent for the I&T industry. This year, in line with AI trends, we are creating a more challenging competition environment for the students. We hope this will enable them to experience the powerful application of technology in real-world scenarios through both learning and practice. HKSTP will continue to work closely with local educational institutions and the industry to nurture outstanding talents and enhance the development of innovative technologies, injecting new energy into the I&T sector."
After several intense rounds of competition, the team ‘Wonder Seed' from The Chinese University of Hong Kong emerged victorious and will represent Hong Kong at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Robocon 2024 in Quang Ninh, Vietnam this August, aiming for further success on the international stage. Hong Kong teams have historically performed exceptionally well at this event, having won the championship in both 2019 and 2022. These successes have brought honour and bolstered the city’s prominence in the field.
Robocon 2024 Hong Kong Contest — Winning Teams (For the complete list of winners, see Appendix)
Awards |
Institutions |
Teams |
Champion |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Wonder Seed |
1st Runner-up |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Golden Farmer |
2nd Runner-up |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
War Dragon |
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Photo 1: HKSTP hosted the annual Robocon 2024, with the champion, 1st runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up awards going respectively to teams from “The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Wonder Seed”, “The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Golden Farmer”, and “The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - War Dragon”. The awards were presented by Mr Tony Wong, Government Chief Information Officer, and Dr Crystal Fok, Head of Digital Service Hub of HKSTP, to the winning teams.
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Photo 2-3: Robocon 2024 introduced individual awards this year, featuring one for Best Presenter and fourteen for Key Influencer.
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Photo 4-7: Robocon 2024 closely aligns with artificial intelligence trends by mandating the incorporation of computer vision technology. This allows fully automated robots to detect 'rice' within the competition area and complete the task of harvesting it.
Appendix: List of Winners
Robocon 2024 Hong Kong Contest — Winning Teams
Awards |
Institutions |
Teams |
Champion |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Wonder Seed |
1st Runner-up |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Golden Farmer |
2nd Runner-up |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
War Dragon |
Best Engineering Award |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Fiery Dragon |
Best Performance Award |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Golden Farmer |
Best Team Spirit Award |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
War Dragon |
Best Institute Entity Award |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Fiery Dragon |
Innovative Strategy Award |
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
Fiery Dragon |
Most Passionate Cheerleaders Award |
The Education University of Hong Kong |
Architeacher |
Robocon 2024 Hong Kong Contest — Individual awards
Awards |
Institutions and Teams |
Awardees |
Best Presenter Award |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Wonder Seed |
Leung Wing Hei |
Key Influencer |
City University of Hong Kong – DreamDevelopment |
Leung Ho Ching |
City University of Hong Kong – DreamWalk |
Cheuk Pamela |
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Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education – Adversity Saga |
Law Wing Lam |
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Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education – Autobots Fighter |
Leung King Way |
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Lingnan University – Team 1 |
Lu Jiawei |
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Golden Farmer |
Lee Pak Ho |
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Wonder Seed |
Chan Cody |
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The Education University of Hong Kong – Architeacher |
Siu Chun Ping |
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Crimson |
Tse Yiu Hang |
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – PolyBotics |
Yiu Chung Ki |
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – Fiery Dragon |
Shek Ching Yee |
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – War Dragon |
Lo Man Cheuk |
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The University of Hong Kong – Sapientia |
Suen Yik Yu |
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The University of Hong Kong – Virtus |
Chan Hui Yuen |
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