Sensory Stitches, a 6-day exhibition running from 8 to 13 September, was honoured to have invited Ms Rebecca Pun, JP, The Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (Innovation and Technology Commission), to preside at the ceremony with The Hon. Sunny Tan, Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR for the Textiles and Garment Functional Constituency, Prof Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, Ms Shirley Chan, BBS, JP, Vice Chairman, YGM trading Ltd. & Council Member of PolyU, Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP and Prof Calvin Wong, CEO of AiDLab as well as the designer of the intelligent textile system & COO of AiDLab Dr Jeanne Tan.
Developed by Dr Jeanne Tan and her team, the intelligent textile system recognises hand and body gestures by utilising computer vision and deep learning in tandem with Polymeric Optical Fibres (POFs), and provides immediate feedback via different coloured illuminations. The patented design and technology transform conventionally passive fabrics into interactive textiles for dynamic customisation of environments and products. The intelligent textile system can be applied within the contexts of fashion, interiors and rehabilitation. The project is going to licence to a District Health Centre for the application of rehabilitation.
Complementing the Sensory Stitches exhibition, the unique intelligent textile system was also showcased at CENTRESTAGE hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The system expands the reach of the fashion and textile industries in Asia and boosts technology transfer.
Officiating Guests: Ms Rebecca Pun, JP, The Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (middle); The Hon Sunny Tan, Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR for the Textiles and Garment Functional Constituency (3rd left); Prof Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU (3rd right); Ms Shirley Chan, BBS, JP, Vice Chairman, YGM trading Ltd. & Council Member of PolyU (2nd left); Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP (2nd right); Prof Calvin Wong, CEO of AiDLab (1st left); Dr Jeanne Tan, COO of AiDLab (1st right)
Speech by Ms Rebecca Pun, JP, The Commissioner for Innovation and Technology
Speech by Dr Jeanne Tan, the designer of the intelligent textile system, along with her team.
Sensory Stitches, AiDLab's first specialised exhibition running from 8-13 September at Tai Kwun F Hall.
The intelligent textile system recognises hand and body gestures and provides immediate feedback via different coloured illuminations.
The intelligent textile system can be applied within the contexts of fashion, enabling wearers to change its color through mobile.
The intelligent textile system has been installed by Wong Tai Sin District Health Centre, which is operated by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council, for the application of multisensory therapy.
About the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab)
AiDLab is the first research platform that focuses on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with design. It was jointly established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Royal College of Art (RCA) in the UK, and is funded by the HKSAR Government under the InnoHK Research Clusters. Located at the Hong Kong Science Park, AiDLab has established a new creative cluster of AI in design and is in a leading position internationally to conduct interdisciplinary research that drives innovation and sustainability, and makes a positive impact on both industry and society. AiDLab brings together a diverse mix of leading researchers and practitioners from its founding institutions to conduct research in three thematic programmes: Ergonomic and Inclusive Design, Innovation in Product and Service Design, and Intelligent Fashion Design and Quality Control.
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