Opening Ceremony of the PolyU-Wuhan Translational Research Institute

Official Unveiling and Strategic Goals 

 

On November 4, 2025, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as the "Institute") was officially unveiled in Qiaokou District, Wuhan. The Institute has established four major research centers: Optometry and Vision Science, Optoelectronic Health Monitoring, Smart Ageing and Rehabilitation, and Smart Nursing. These centers aim to drive the development of technology and medical health in the Wuhan region. Leaders from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), key officials from the Wuhan Municipal Government, and guests from various sectors attended the ceremony to witness this significant moment.

 

The Institute is dedicated to continuously introducing high-end technological innovation resources and deepening "Industry-University-Research" cooperation with universities and enterprises in the Wuhan region. It has achieved notable results in key technology breakthroughs, the transformation of scientific achievements, and the incubation of technology-based enterprises. These efforts aim to assist Wuhan in accelerating its development as a national science and technology innovation center and to drive the growth of new productive forces.

 

Showcase of Frontier Technologies

 

On the day of the unveiling, the four major centers (Research Centre for Optometry and Vision Science; Research Centre for Optoelectronic Health Monitoring; Research Centre for Smart Ageing and Rehabilitation; Smart Nursing Care Innovation and Research Centre) showcased multiple cutting-edge achievements, among which a humanoid robot capable of flexibly playing drums attracted considerable attention. This robot can be customized for elderly care scenarios, realizing companionship and nursing functions. Currently, Shenzhen Epoch Times Technology Co., Ltd. has co-established a joint laboratory with the Smart Nursing Innovation Research Center to conduct research on robot control technology and embodied intelligence applications, providing innovative solutions for the smart elderly care field.

 

In the display area of the Smart Nursing Innovation Research Center, an experiencer sat in a wheelchair, wearing a VR device and holding a joystick, moving their arms up and down as if "strolling" in a virtual scene. Staff introduced: "This system allows disabled individuals or elderly people who cannot walk to regain the experience of 'setting foot on the ground,' not only exercising the body but also providing psychological comfort." The display area also featured several inventions, such as a new non-contact optical fiber health monitoring belt, smart sleep mattress, artificial intelligence-powered hand hygiene monitoring training system, and postoperative follow-up robots. Since the completion of space renovation at the end of September, the Smart Nursing Innovation Research Center has introduced three resident enterprises, signed ecological cooperation agreements with eight enterprises, established three joint laboratories, and completed applications for eight research projects.

  

Operational Progress and Future Outlook 

 

Since the completion of its facilities in late September, the Smart Nursing Care Innovation and Research Centre has already secured the entry of 3 enterprises, signed ecosystem cooperation agreements with 8 companies, established 3 joint laboratories, and completed applications for 8 scientific research projects.

 

Moving forward, the Institute will leverage multidisciplinary cooperation to improve elderly health management and promote the application and development of smart nursing technologies. The School of Nursing extended warm congratulations on the opening ceremony, expressing anticipation that the Institute will inject new vitality into the innovation and development of the nursing discipline.