Loaded with tech-sights price seeing, the first-ever innovation expo of Hong Kong, InnoEX, was collectively organised by its authorities and the Hong Kong Commerce Improvement Council (HKTDC) in April this 12 months. The truth that the exhibition ran along side the Spring Version of Hong Kong’s Electronics and Lighting Truthful made it all of the extra thrilling.

Although we all know that superior, futuristic know-how is the spine of such exhibitions
however what made it stand out? Let’s dive into the occasion highlights to know whereas additionally gathering some classes for India on the go…

The one expertise which grabbed probably the most consideration throughout the expo was the improbable use circumstances of augmented actuality/digital actuality (AR/VR) and metaverse. Whereas metaverse manufacturing firms like CanvasLand appeared set to thrive on functions and advisory providers of this new tech, an organization referred to as STEPVR exhibited the “world’s first” metaverse gaming portal, Gates 01. The highest-down console with an omnidirectional treadmill introduced laser-positioning, robotic haptics, and combined actuality collectively to teleport the avid gamers between the true and digital worlds.

Blended actuality is in all places!

One other use-case of MR was discovered with an organization referred to as Manifold Tech Restricted, which labored with real-time 3D mapping algorithms and superior robotics know-how to offer 3D reconstruction providers. Concurrently, {hardware} firms like YVR are already digging deep into the R&D of next-generation VR glasses. We should ask, the place is India positioned?

‘Boats’ and robots

Little question we’re one of many early starters within the drone tech house, however I discovered an fascinating use-case within the honest, the “Boat Mode” of drones. SwellPro boasted of getting floating foams with its latest drone collection. Different lesser-known or lesser-utilised use circumstances demonstrated on the occasion included drone fishing and search and rescue operations.

Later within the day, I met BrainBOT, a humanoid robotic that would talk naturally with people. Along with taking care of gross sales and advertising and marketing, the Hong Kong-based owner-company, referred to as Parami Co. Ltd, claimed that this trilingual robotic might additionally carry out the job of a trainer. One wonders if ChatGPT’s humanoid model is across the nook, huh?

Robotics is changing into all about safe, environment friendly, and clever automation, with highly effective execs like collision sensing know-how and robot-human interplay (HRI). Numerous firms had been exhibiting robots conducting laborious duties like selecting, transferring, and sorting—which have use circumstances in locations like development websites, eating places, lodges, hospitals, and faculties.

One other spotlight was the idea of inspection robots, and firms like R2C2 boasted of getting wheeled, and four-legged robots able to working below difficult industrial situations.

Lipsync the password

A Hong Kong-based firm, IntelligenceX Restricted, was displaying an fascinating and modern know-how that employs lip motions for password creation. This AI-based know-how works by authenticating the id by concurrently evaluating the password content material with the inherent behavioural attributes of lip motion.

I discovered it noteworthy that many of the startups or firms exhibiting their services had institutional or authorities help within the type of incubation or funds. It made me infer that such handholding is essential if we need to construct a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Initiatives like Startup India and MUDRA scheme for entrepreneurs are anticipated to do the identical in India. Do we have to do extra as a way to witness a surge in innovation?

Although the Asian, and particularly Chinese language, area dominated the honest with its hi-tech innovation and merchandise, with minimal presence of the West and even India, the expo revealed a healthful package deal of upcoming improvements able to drive the brand new world.

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