PolyU Space-themed Programme

Robot prototype in the following formats:
​機械人原型須透過以下格式提交：

OPTION A: Physical 3D Model/Prototype
​選項A：實體3D模型／原型

• 3D printed or built using LEGO bricks, cardboard or craft materials, or any combination of these
  採用3D印刷或利用樂高積木、紙板或手工藝物料，或結合以上各種物料製作
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• Non-functional (display model) OR functional (simplified working prototype)
  非功能性（展示模型）或功能性（可運作的簡單原型）
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• Maximum size: 40 cm × 40 cm × 40 cm
  最大尺寸： 40厘米 × 40厘米 × 40厘米
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• Photos should be submitted with the proposal
  提案須附上照片提交
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• Finalists will be asked to bring their model for assessment
  決賽入圍隊伍將攜同模型出席評估

 

OPTION B: Digital 3D Model + Animation Video
​選項B：數碼3D模型+動畫短片

• 3D model using CAD software (Tinkercad, Autodesk Fusion, SketchUp, Blender, etc.)
  使用CAD軟件建立3D模型（如Tinkercad、Autodesk Fusion、SketchUp、Blender等）
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• Short demonstration video (not longer than 1 minute) showcasing design and functionality via AI
  透過AI製作示範短片（不超過1分鐘）展示作品設計和功能
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• 3D model file (.stl, .obj, etc.) and video (MP4) should be submitted
  參加隊伍須提交3D模型檔案（以.stl及.obj等格式）及影片（MP4格式）
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• Video can include 360° views, close-ups and simulated operation on the lunar south pole
  影片可包括360°全景、特寫及月球南極的模擬作業

• Robot Overview: What, why, key features
  機械人概覽：介紹、原由及主要特色
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• Lunar Mission Scenario: Specific use cases
  月球任務情境：具體使用案例
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• Design Description: Emphasis on diagrams, photos and labelled images rather than text
  設計描述：以圖表、照片及附有標籤的圖像為主，輔以文字描述
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• Innovation and Creativity: What makes the design stand out
  創新與創意：設計的獨特之處
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• Team Reflection: Learning experiences
  團隊反思：學習過程及經驗
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• References: Citation list
  參考資料：引文列表

Students are encouraged to use AI tools for images and videos to enrich their proposal, and to include a feasibility analysis using different AI models, with clear citations.
​計劃鼓勵學生善用AI工具加插圖像和影片以豐富提案內容，亦可利用不同AI模型進行可行性分析，並在提案中列明引文。

• The proposal can be written in English or Chinese (traditional or simplified Chinese)
  提案可以用英文或中文（繁體或簡體）撰寫
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• The proposal should be concise – no more than 8 pages (A4) of text, diagrams and photos (excluding the cover page and quoted content generated by AI)
  提案應簡明扼要，正文、圖片及照片須在8 頁A4 紙內（不包括封面及AI生成內容引文）
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• The proposal should be submitted in PDF format
  提案應以PDF格式提交
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• PolyU reserves the right not to process any proposals exceeding the page limit
  香港理工大學有權不處理超過頁數限制的提案
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• Proposals should be submitted via a designated link by 31 March 2026
  提案應在2026 年3 月31日或之前透過指定網站提交
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• Late submissions or submissions through other mediums will not be considered.
  逾期提交或透過其他方式提交的提案將不予考慮

The judging criteria are as follows:

• Feasibility and application of scientific knowledge
  可行性及科學知識應用
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• Uniqueness and creativity
  獨特性與創造力
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• Benefit to mankind and scientific value
  對人類的益處及科學價值
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• Presentation skills
  演講技巧

The adjudication panel will shortlist 10 finalist teams and invite the teams to conduct a 15-minute presentation in May 2026. Finalists are required to share their design rationale for the robot and the scientific research supporting their proposals. They must present their prototype for explanation and demonstration (compulsory).  

評審小組將篩選10 支隊伍入圍決賽，並於2026 年5 月進行15 分鐘匯報。決賽隊伍須解說機械人的設計理念及提案背後的科研理據，並須攜帶原型到場以作講解和示範（必須參與）。

Each of the ten finalists will receive a grant according to their final assessment ranking. The prize is intended to reward participating students and promote STEM education in schools. Prize values (in Hong Kong Dollars) are as follows: 
為嘉許參賽學生並推廣學校STEM教育，10支入圍隊伍將按最終評估的排名獲頒獎金。獎金金額如下（以港幣計算）：

• Champion: HK$20,000
  冠軍：$20,000
• First runner-up: HK$10,000
  亞軍：$10,000
• Second runner-up: HK$6,000
  季軍：$6,000
• Best Robot Design Award: HK$5,000
  最佳機械人設計獎: HK$5,000
• Most Innovative AI Award: HK$5,000
  最具創新AI人工智能獎：$5,000
• Fourth to tenth place: HK$2,000 per team
  第四至第十名：每隊$2,000

Attendance at this ceremony is mandatory for all shortlisted finalists, as it will celebrate the achievements of all participants and recognise outstanding contributions made throughout the competition. Each participating student will receive a certificate of participation. Finalists in Secondary 4–5 (HK) / Grades 9–11 (US) / Years 10–12 (UK) / Gao-1–2 (CN) will be invited to the PolyU Summer Institute 2026. Outstanding performance in the competition will be recognised if the participant applies to PolyU via the Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS) (for Non-JUPAS applicants).
為表揚參加者的成果，並對比賽期間的卓越表現予以肯定，所有入圍決賽隊伍必須出席頒獎典禮。每位參加學生將獲得參與證書。中四至中五（香港）／十至十一年級（美國）／十一至十二年級（英國）／高一至高二（中國內地）的入圍學生將獲邀請參加由香港理工大學主辦的2026年理大暑期學院。如參加學生將來透過德藝計劃（STARS）申請報讀香港理工大學，是次比賽中的優秀表現將獲該計劃認可。

• All proposals must be prepared by the teams specifically for this Competition and must not have been published previously nor submitted in any prior competitions.
  所有提案必須由隊伍專門為是次比賽準備，並未曾於任何先前的比賽發表或提交。
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• All proposals submitted must be original work by the teams and should NOT infringe on the copyright of any third parties. All sources of information quoted in writing must be explicitly acknowledged. All participants should strictly comply with the Copyright Ordinance. All materials used in the proposal, including pictures, graphs and diagrams, must be original, royalty-free or authorised by the originator(s). Otherwise, the team will be disqualified.
  所有提交的提案必須是隊伍的原創作品，不得侵犯任何版權。所有引用的資訊來源必須明確註明。所有參加者應嚴格遵守《版權條例》。提案中使用的所有材料，包括圖片、圖表和圖示，必須是原創、免版權費或得到原作者授權。否則，隊伍將被取消資格。
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• PolyU accepts no legal responsibility whatsoever in respect of any copyright issues.
  香港理工大學不會承擔任何版權問題的法律責任。
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• PolyU reserves the right to use any photographs / videos taken during the course of the Programme in our printed and online publicity or in any other way, without the express written permission of individuals included within the photographs / videos.
  香港理工大學有權以印刷及網上宣傳或以任何其他方式使用計劃期間拍攝的任何照片／影片，無需照片／影片中個人的明確書面許可。
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• Decisions made by the adjudication panel shall be final and there is no appeal mechanism. PolyU reserves the right to withdraw the award(s) from the winning team(s) and transfer the award(s) to other suitable participants if the winning team(s) is / are disqualified for any reason, including breach of and / or non-compliance with the rules and regulations.
  評審小組的決定為最終結果，不設申訴機制。如果獲勝隊伍因任何原因（包括違反及／或不遵守參賽細則）被取消資格，香港理工大學有權撤回其獎項並將獎項轉授予其他合適的參加者。
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• All experiments must be performed under the supervision of the teacher(s) / advisor(s), strictly following the Education Bureau’s safety guidelines.
  所有實驗必須在教師／顧問的監督下進行，並嚴格遵循教育局的安全指引。