The Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Esri China (Hong Kong) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in their collaborative efforts to promote research and innovation in the field of geospatial technology.
This strategic partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both organisations to drive advancements in geospatial technology and foster the next generation of geomatics and geospatial AI professionals. The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation, including research and development, education and training, technology transfer, software and services, and industry engagement.
About Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG)
Established in 2023, RCAIG marks an important milestone in the history of PolyU. As a university-level research centre, under the leadership of Prof. Qihao Weng, RCAIG focuses on the development of original and innovative AI technologies in geomatics and their applications for solving environmental and societal challenges, with the goal of becoming a global R&D hub in GeoAI.
About Esri China (Hong Kong)
Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited is a home-grown IT company specializing in Geographic Information System (GIS) and mapping solutions to serve Hong Kong and Macao customers since 1997. Esri China (Hong Kong) aims to make our customers successful through the applications of innovative GIS and mapping technologies. The company also supports building Hong Kong and Macao as leading Smart Cities by integrating GIS seamlessly with other smart technologies as the backbone of smart city infrastructure. In the era of big data, we believe that Geospatial Cloud platform and GeoAI technologies can create location intelligence which unlocks the full potential of big data to improve operational and business results.
