“Robotization” of Caring Mobility

PROGRAM 4: “ROBOTIZATION” OF CARING MOBILITY

According to Department of Health data, in 2019, up to 42% of total deaths in HK was due to the major chronic conditions, and 31.1% the HK residents struggled with at least one chronic condition, at significant personal, social, and economic cost. This includes a range of respiratory diseases, handicaps, and bone/joint and genetic disorders. As chronic diseases often persist throughout life, a robotized caring mobility solution could efficient caring/AT innovations that support, manage, and treat chronic disease (and help keep HK people out of hospital) is a priority. Also, our population is aging and chronic disease increases with age. There is an urgent need for caring/MedTech solutions that better support HK residents – especially the elderlies - living with chronic diseases. This is the focus of Program 4.

Sample Project	Aims
Project 4.1 Smart integrated & robotized mobility for active ageing.	Provide senior population using assistive technology mobility devices like powered mobility and walking sticks with useful health information on their mobility pattern and health status.

PROGRAM LEADERS

Ir Prof. Ming Zhang

Head(BME), DoRISports & Chair Professor of Biomechanics

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+852 2766 4939
ming.zhang@polyu.edu.hk
Research Interests: Computational Modelling and Simulation, Prosthetics and Orthotics Bioengineering, Skin and Soft Tissue Mechanics

Prof. Stephen J. Wang

Professor

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+852 2766 5478
stephen.j.wang@polyu.edu.hk
Expertise: Innovative Design, Design Intelligence, Interaction Design, UX Design and Industrial Design

Prof. Zijian Zheng

ADoRI-IWEAR, ADoUMF & Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices

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+852 2766 6441
zijian.zheng@polyu.edu.hk
Expertise: Polymer Science, Surface Science, Flexible and Wearable Electronics, Energy Conversion and Storage, Smart Materials

Dr Kenneth KY Cheng

Associate Professor

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+852 3400 8912
kenneth.ky.cheng@polyu.edu.hk
Research Interests: Obesity and its Related Metabolic Disorders Including Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases, Mechanism Underlying Insulin action

Dr Yan Luximon

Associate Professor

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+852 2766 5493
yan.luximon@polyu.edu.hk
Expertise: Ergonomic Design, Anthropometry, 3D Human Modeling, Head and Face Products, AI Design Tool, HCI

Prof. Xiapu Luo

Professor

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+852 2766 7264
daniel.xiapu.luo@polyu.edu.hk

Dr Hailiang Wang

Assistant Professor

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+852 2766 5471
hailiang.wang@polyu.edu.hk
Expertise: Human Factors/Ergonomics, Human-Computer Interaction, Health Informatics, Intelligent Systems Design, Human Psychosocial Behaviors

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