Call for Proposals - Batch 11 R&D Projects - HKUST-Bright Dream Robotics Joint Research Institute (HBJRI)

HKUST-Bright Dream Robotics Joint Research Institute (HBJRI) cordially invites HKUST faculty to express interest in the themes and topics released by the Guangdong Bright Dream Robotics Co. Ltd. (BDR), and submit project proposals.

 

This batch of call for proposals has the following pre-defined research topics:  

 

Pre-defined research topics:

（1）35kg级七轴机械臂特定运动空间自动轨迹规划技术

         Automatic trajectory planning technology for specific motion space of 35kg seven-axis robotic arm

（2）混凝土初凝时间预测模型及其监测系统研究

         Prediction model of concrete initial setting time and its monitoring system

（3）混凝土施工过程高效精确测量系统

         Efficient and accurate measurement system for concrete construction process

（4）腻子施工过程中去泡研究

         Research on defoaming during putty construction

（5）外墙面特征的自动识别建图

         Automatic identification and mapping of exterior wall features

（6）35kg级七轴机械臂末端力矩控制技术

         End torque control of 35kg class seven-axis robotic arm

（7）建筑实测与三维建模

         Architectural measurement and 3D reconstruction

（8）装修机器人全身高精度高效率控制技术

         High-precision and high-efficiency control technology for decoration robots

 

Remarks: English versions of the topics are for reference only. In case of discrepancies, the Chinese version shall prevail.

 

Technical details of the pre-defined research topics:

Available upon expression of interest

 

Project Duration

Typically around 1 year (including R&D and acceptance testing by the user; depending on project requirements)

 

Funding

Typically around HK$2 - 3 million per project (depending on the project nature and duration)

 

Application Procedure

- Faculty express their interest here. Details of the projects will then be released to those who show interest.

- HBJRI will facilitate communication between HKUST faculty and BDR R&D teams on the project’s research direction and technical specifications.

- Faculty can then submit a full proposal for panel selection and review after confirming the contents with the BDR R&D team.

 

Due Date of Expression of Interest

9 December 2022 17:00 or until the project is granted

 

Enquiries

Mr Xavier Ho                  xavierho@ust.hk                  +852 3469 2573

 

About Guangdong Bright Dream Robotics Co. Ltd. (BDR)

Founded by Mr Yeung Kwok-Keung in 1992, Country Garden is a listed company in Hong Kong, which has grown to become one of the Fortune Global 500s - an authoritative global company ranking.  Expanding its business to innovation and technology, Mr Yeung established BDR in July 2018.  BDR focuses on developing core robotics technologies and intelligent manufacturing through research and development on the autonomous systems, Internet of Things, AI, cloud computing, and big data platform, for ready deploying into various areas, such as construction, restaurant, smart community/living, smart agriculture, etc.

 

About HKUST-Bright Dream Robotics Joint Research Institute (HBJRI)

HBJRI has been established as a unique platform to strengthen the collaboration between the University and Industry in research innovation and talent development, with a focus on mutually-interested areas including construction, robotics, artificial intelligence, big data, smart cities and smart living, thus supporting the transition of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area into a knowledge-based economy through the development and commercialization in innovation and technology.

 

For more information about HBJRI, please email hbjri@ust.hk.