23 Nov 2023
HKSTP Officially Launched “HKSTP x AWS DeepRacer
Key Takeaways
- HKSTP announces the official launch of the "HKSTP x AWS DeepRacer". This initiative incorporates a racing competition as a learning infrastructure within Science Park.
- The AWS DeepRacer, an artificial intelligence (AI) learning tool, aims to propel the development of AI and machine learning (ML) in a fun and competitive environment. This initiative will bolster the cultivation of digital talent and foster an environment that is conducive to innovation in Hong Kong.
- HKSTP is dedicated to enhancing the Innovation & Technology (I&T) ecosystem, focusing on nurturing competitive and strategically significant tech sectors in Hong Kong, including AI and data science.
Photo 1 to 3: The "HKSTP x AWS DeepRacer" is a cloud-centric autonomous racing competition, where participating teams utilise a 3D racing simulator for training and testing. Through iterative AI and ML analyses, teams optimise the autonomous driving mechanisms for their 1:18 scale DeepRacer model cars. The best driving models are then used in competitive races.
Photo 1 (from left): Mr Eric Or, HKSTP’s Head of Partnerships; Mr Derek Chim, HKSTP’s Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programmes, Mr Chester Hsieh, AWS Head of Strategic Programs, Hong Kong & Taiwan; and Mr Chris So, Head of Business Development, Hong Kong Amazon Web Services (AWS), jointly officiate the launch ceremony for "HKSTP x AWS DeepRacer", marking the commencement of the competitions.
Photo 4: Mr Derek Chim, HKSTP’s Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programmes, expresses his enthusiasm at the launch ceremony for the collaboration with AWS. He highlights the use of AWS's unique AI and machine learning tool—AWS DeepRacer—and the engaging racing competitions, as a means to provide participants with a hands-on experience of endless possibilities, jointly fostering AI development and digital talent cultivation.
Photo 5: Mr Chris So, Head of Business Development, Hong Kong Amazon Web Services (AWS), expresses his excitement in collaborating once again with HKSTP. He expresses hope that the engaging approach will enable participants, even those without a tech background, to better understand AI, ML, and various innovative technologies, thereby cultivating more tech talent and spurring the development of I&T in Hong Kong.
Photo 6: "HKSTP x AWS DeepRacer" kicked off with an exhilarating demonstrating race, offering audiences an exciting sneak peek of the competitive atmosphere to be expected in the upcoming contests.