Congratulations to our AF team for receiving the Best Innovation Award at the prestigious PolyU x CSCEC Science and Industry International Future Challenge (Qianhai Region), which took place on 15–16 September 2025. The team consisted of Dr Lucas Chiang (Lecturer of AF), Dr Stephen Li (Visiting Lecturer of AF), along with two external members.
Their award-winning solution, “Anxiety Detection and Reduction – Melody Mind,” leverages AI technology to address one of today’s most pressing mental health challenges. Melody Mind is designed to detect early signs of anxiety and deliver personalized, music-based therapeutic interventions. The solution was recognized for its originality, societal relevance, and strong market potential, standing out among a competitive field of global innovators.
The Qianhai Region Challenge, co-hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), invited start-ups and research teams to tackle real-world problems in areas such as healthcare, intelligent wearables, AR/VR, intelligent construction, and the Metaverse, with a particular emphasis on AI-driven solutions.
Their award-winning solution, “Anxiety Detection and Reduction – Melody Mind,” leverages AI technology to address one of today’s most pressing mental health challenges. Melody Mind is designed to detect early signs of anxiety and deliver personalized, music-based therapeutic interventions. The solution was recognized for its originality, societal relevance, and strong market potential, standing out among a competitive field of global innovators.
The Qianhai Region Challenge, co-hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), invited start-ups and research teams to tackle real-world problems in areas such as healthcare, intelligent wearables, AR/VR, intelligent construction, and the Metaverse, with a particular emphasis on AI-driven solutions.
