In support of the recent Policy Address from the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, which introduces a two-year scheme to provide full subsidies for amputees in Hong Kong to access high-tech prostheses at no cost, PolyU has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qiangnao Technology. This collaboration aims to drive the deployment of intelligent prostheses, enhancing mobility and quality of life for those in need.

 

The MoU signing paves the way for both parties to jointly establish the “PolyU-Qiangnao Joint Research Centre for Brain-Computer Interfaces”. They will work together to promote the deployment of Qiangnao Technology’s intelligent bionic limbs in Hong Kong, accelerating the translation and application of medical technologies to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Additionally, the partnership will focus on advancing research, development, application, clinical studies, and technological innovation in brain-computer interface (BCI) products, aiming to build a next-generation BCI technology platform.

 

Witnessing this important milestone were Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Professor Jin-Guang Teng, President of PolyU; and Mr Han Bicheng, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qiangnao Technology. The MoU was signed by Professor Zheng Yongping, Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing of PolyU, and Ms Nyx He, Partner of Qiangnao Technology.

 

Professor Zheng, who has extensive expertise in ultrasound imaging, medical-engineering integration, intelligent rehabilitation, and smart ageing technologies, will lead the establishment of a BCI platform. Together with Qiangnao Technology, the team will also coordinate clinical evaluation, installation, training, and follow-up assessment in relation to intelligent bionic limbs, while establishing a standardised and scalable deployment system.

 

Founded in 2015, Qiangnao Technology is a leading Chinese company in non-invasive BCI. It was the first Chinese team selected by Harvard Innovation Lab and the first unicorn in China’s BCI field. The company has made significant breakthroughs in intelligent prosthetic bionic hands and holds over 420 patents. Qiangnao Technology has advanced rehabilitation and assistive therapies for brain disease patients, successfully launching its innovative products in multiple global markets.

 

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prof. Sun Dong (centre, back row); Prof. Jin-Guang Teng (1st from right, back row); and Mr Bicheng Han (1st from left, back row). The MoU was signed by Prof. Zheng Yongping (right, front row), and Ms Nyx He (left, front row).

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prof. Sun Dong (centre, back row); Prof. Jin-Guang Teng (1st from right, back row); and Mr Bicheng Han (1st from left, back row). The MoU was signed by Prof. Zheng Yongping (right, front row), and Ms Nyx He (left, front row).

 

Prof. Jin-Guang Teng highlighted PolyU’s commitment to deploying Qiangnao Technology’s intelligent bionic hands and legs. By harnessing its expertise in prosthetics and orthotics, PolyU seeks to deliver advanced solutions for amputees in Hong Kong, enhancing their quality of life while supporting the international expansion of Chinese innovation and technology companies.

Prof. Jin-Guang Teng highlighted PolyU’s commitment to deploying Qiangnao Technology’s intelligent bionic limbs. By harnessing its expertise in prosthetics and orthotics, PolyU seeks to deliver advanced solutions for amputees in Hong Kong, enhancing their quality of life while supporting the international expansion of Chinese innovation and technology companies.

 

Mr Han Bicheng emphasised that the collaboration with PolyU brings together industry, academia, and research expertise to drive product innovation, standardisation, and internationalisation through the research platform.

Mr Han Bicheng emphasised that the collaboration with PolyU brings together industry, academia, and research expertise to drive product innovation, standardisation, and internationalisation through the research platform.