Press Release

HKBU showcases transdisciplinary innovations in health and humanities at InnoCarnival

Saturday, 18 October 2025

 

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is showcasing six transdisciplinary innovations spanning health and humanities at the InnoCarnival 2025, which opens today (18 October). At the HKBU pavilion, visitors can experience inventions that assess memory, evaluate health through tongue diagnosis, measure fruit sweetness and even explore scenes from digital ancient paintings, gaining an understanding of the University’s contributions to addressing societal needs.

Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology of the Government of the HKSAR visited HKBU’s pavilion today. They were received by HKBU’s senior management members, including Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor; Professor Martin Wong, Provost; Dr Albert Chau, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning); and Mr Edmond Lam, Director of Knowledge Transfer, who highlighted the University’s latest advances in transdisciplinary research and innovation.

Four HKBU pioneering innovations at the Carnival aim to enhance the community’s daily well-being and support preventive care. They include the “Hong Kong Vigilance and Memory Test Brain Health Platform”. A 15-minute computerised assessment for adults aged over 60, it facilities the early detection of mild cognitive impairment by evaluating episodic memory, attention, and visuospatial ability.

Another innovative health assessment tool is the “Tongue HealthChecker” mobile application, which utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse tongue images based on Chinese medicine features. It assesses patterns for similarity to tongue features commonly seen in diabetes and provides personalised dietary guidance along with therapeutic tea recommendations.

The portable water misting system “AuraMist” supports wheelchair users and individuals with mobility challenges, by promoting a self-sustained lifestyle in their daily hygiene routines. It provides two spray options, a gentle mist and a powerful jet, and supports voice control and preset programmes, improving the quality of life for both the users and their caregivers.

Also showcased is the “Traceable Non-Destructive Fruit Quality Detection Technology”, which measures sugar content and acidity using advanced visible/near-infrared spectrally selective detection technology. It is suitable for use by farmers, wholesalers and retailers from the production to the sale of fruits, as well as health-conscious consumers, including those who need to manage diabetes.

To promote the development of humanities and cultures, HKBU is presenting its “Chinese Art History and 3D Ancient Painting Digital Learning Platform”. This innovative digital humanities project opens new pathways to learning art history in primary and secondary schools by presenting 3D models of five ancient Chinese paintings.

To support society’s sustainable development, the project “Achieving Net-Zero Goals Through Engaging Smart Energy Communities” is also being showcased. It harnesses real-time electricity consumption data, immersive virtual reality, and an interactive card game to engage more than 600 residents across seven communities in embracing energy-saving behaviours and urban solar adoption.

HKBU cordially invites members of the public to visit its pavilion (Booth D01) at InnoCarnival 2025. For more information, please visit https://innocarnival.hk/hk.

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Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (5th right); Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (4th right), visit HKBU’s pavilion, accompanied by Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU (5th left); Professor Martin Wong, Provost of HKBU (4th left); Mr Edmond Lam, Director of Knowledge Transfer of HKBU (1st left); and the HKBU inventors.
HKBU members, including Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor (2nd left); Professor Martin Wong, Provost (1st left); Professor Anna Qin Lai-yin, Assistant Professor of the Academy of Visual Arts (3rd right); and Mr Edmond Lam, Director of Knowledge Transfer (1st right), introduce the portable water misting system “AuraMist” to Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (3rd left) and Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (2nd right).
Visitors explore the “Traceable Non-Destructive Fruit Quality Detection Technology” invented by Professor Zhu Furong, Chair Professor of the Department of Physics at HKBU.
The “Tongue HealthChecker” mobile application developed by Professor Zhang Shiping, Investigator of the Institute for Innovation, Translation and Policy Research at HKBU, can analyse tongue images based on Chinese medicine features.
Visitors participate in the interactive card game of the “Achieving Net-Zero Goals Through Engaging Smart Energy Communities” project led by Professor Daphne Mah Ngar-yin, Director of the Asian Energy Studies Centre at HKBU.