HKUST showcased its award-winning inventions, which were recognized at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (Geneva Inventions Expo) on Mar 31, 2026. During the showcase, three teams led by faculty from the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), each honored with Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, presented their projects spanning healthcare, low-altitude technologies, and digital art.

Their work exemplifies interdisciplinary innovation and the successful translation of research into practical solutions with global impact. The project introductions are as follows:

Healthcare 

AI-powered Home Healthcare Management System for COPD Patients

Principal Investigator: Prof. ZHANG Qian, Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design; Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering 

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common, incurable chronic respiratory disease worldwide. Without proper management, the disease progressively worsens. It encompasses chronic bronchitis and emphysema, causing irreversible lung damage, and is one of Hong Kong’s leading fatal diseases. 

The AI-powered home healthcare system developed by the team integrates three major innovations: an earbud for clinical-grade lung monitoring, a mobile app for early exacerbation prediction (such as cough and breathing sounds), and a depth-sensing camera for contactless breathing training with real-time visual biofeedback. This system empowers patients to effectively monitor and manage their condition from the comfort of their homes.

Low‑altitude Technologies

AeroRelief: Autonomous UAV First-responder System

Principal Investigator: Prof. LI Mo, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Division of Integrative Systems and Design 

Rescue operations are time‑critical. To address "blind spots" in emergency response such as remote hiking trails in Sai Kung and outlying islands where ambulances cannot reach, the team has developed the UAV first-responder system "AeroRelief", which reduces the traditional ground rescue time of nearly one hour to just a few minutes. 

Powered by AI large‑language‑models, the system analyzes distress messages to determine the required medical supplies, such as AEDs or adrenaline auto‑injectors, and compute the optimal flight route. The winch-based mid-air delivery system enables a safe and precise supply drop within the critical "golden 10 minutes", transforming low‑altitude technologies into a vital force for protecting lives.

Digital Art

Articulator.ai: One-stop Platform for Gen-AI Creation and Art ID Registration

Principal Investigator: Dr. Daniel CHUN, Lecturer of the Division of Arts and Machine, and Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas

As digital art becomes increasingly prevalent, artists face growing risks of identity fraud and unauthorized duplication of their work. The team has developed a one-stop platform that serves dual purposes: it functions as both an Art ID registration platform and a creative studio for artists. The system employs AI to assist in the creative process while securely recording artists’ identities and ownership data within a blockchain-enabled database, ensuring tamper-evident provenance. In addition, it embeds secure watermarks that store the Art ID and includes a built‑in e‑commerce module. This system enables artists to manage every aspect of their work, from creation to online sales, all within a single platform.

Click here to read the full article on HKUST website.

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