RGC Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2025/26 Awarded Research

RGC Research Impact Fund (RIF) 2025/26 Awarded Research

Towards Life-Cycle Intelligent Predictive Maintenance for Railway Tracks: Advancing with Deep Learning Algorithms and Digital Twin Technology

Ref. No.: R5048-25F
Name of PC: Prof. You Dong, Associate Professor of CEE
RGC Amount Awarded: HK$7,840,000

This project will advance intelligent railway maintenance through the development of a collaborative health-monitoring and robotic system that integrates ultrasonic guided waves, vision systems, VLA (vision–language–action) models, and artificial intelligence (AI), together with the creation of a performance‑oriented life‑cycle management framework. A dynamic digital twin will combine real‑time data with AI models to enable predictive maintenance, reduce disruptions and extend service life, thereby delivering transformative impacts for modern rail systems and transportation globally.

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/news-and-events/news/2026/20260107_news2/