Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
PulseAugur coverage of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology — every cluster mentioning Hong Kong University of Science and Technology across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-07-04 hiring Hong Kong's third medical school, affiliated with HKUST, has hired approximately 300 teachers. source
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Hong Kong workers embrace AI at double global rate, junior staff fear job loss
A survey conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology revealed that 73% of employed individuals in Hong Kong frequently use AI tools in their work, significantly surpassing the global average of 31%. …
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Hong Kong professionals lead global AI adoption, survey finds
A recent survey indicates that 72% of professionals in Hong Kong use AI tools weekly, significantly higher than the global average of 31%. The study, conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, foun…
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Hong Kong unveils first five-year plan, shifting from laissez-faire to strategic guidance · 3 sources tracked
Hong Kong is set to launch its first five-year plan in September, marking a significant shift from its traditional laissez-faire economic approach. This new plan aims to align the city's development with national strate…
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Robots learning human actions: Four approaches to bridge video data and robot control · 1 source tracked
A joint paper from Tsinghua University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Microsoft Research Asia proposes a unified framework for enabling robots to learn human actions from human videos. The research…
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Robotics firm MoSense secures funding for full-body tactile sensing
MoSense, a robotics company specializing in full-body tactile sensing, has secured tens of millions of yuan in angel funding. The investment, led by Sequoia China, Gaorong Capital, and Ziyuan Robot, will accelerate R&D,…
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AI model to boost Hong Kong taxi driver efficiency by predicting customer demand
A new AI-powered prediction model called StreetSights is being developed by Dash, a cab payment startup, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. This system aims to help traditional str…
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Hong Kong universities expand into commercial spaces amid enrollment surge
Hong Kong universities are increasingly acquiring office and retail spaces to accommodate a growing student population and alleviate campus overcrowding. At least six institutions have expanded into commercial propertie…
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Image2Sim framework generates realistic 3D environments for AI navigation training
Researchers have developed Image2Sim, a novel framework for creating realistic and interactive 3D environments for embodied navigation training. This system leverages decoupled 3D spatial anchoring and photorealistic re…
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New SkillCloak technique evades AI agent security scanners
Researchers have developed SkillCloak, a method to conceal malicious AI agent skills by hiding their payloads in directories that scanners typically ignore. This technique was tested against numerous scanners and real m…
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Hong Kong-developed 'Eye for Space' begins greenhouse gas monitoring on Tiangong station
A greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed in Hong Kong, known as the "Eye for Space" or Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (Musico), has begun operations on China's Tiangong space station. The instrument, …
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Hong Kong's third medical school recruits 300 teachers, plans intake expansion
Hong Kong's third medical school, affiliated with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has recruited approximately 300 teachers. The school plans to increase its annual student intake from the current 50 …
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Suiqing Robotics secures 10M+ yuan for coal mine auxiliary robots
Suiqing Robotics, a startup founded in early 2025, has secured over 10 million yuan in angel funding from Jiaoqiao Fund. The company focuses on auxiliary tasks in coal mines, such as material transport and cleaning, dif…
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Tencent Rhino Bird Program yields 3 ICML 2026 papers
Tencent's Rhino Bird Elite Talent Program has seen three research papers accepted to ICML 2026. These papers focus on advancements in efficient model distillation, long-context reasoning, and sparse-view video generatio…
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PUDU Robotics leads global commercial robots with $1.4B valuation
PUDU Robotics, founded in 2016 by Zhang Tao, has become the world's leading commercial service robotics company. The company holds a 23% global market share and has achieved a valuation of over RMB 10 billion (approxima…
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HKUST launches AI-focused public management master's program
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has launched a Master of Public Management (MPM) program focused on leadership in the age of AI. The program, led by Prof. Donald Low, emphasizes human judgment…
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Hong Kong's first astronaut, Dr. Lai Ka-Ying, launches to space station
Dr. Lai Ka-Ying, a computer science graduate from the University of Hong Kong, has become the first astronaut from Hong Kong and the fourth Chinese female astronaut to travel to space. She will serve as a payload specia…
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Hong Kong-born scientist King Li to lead HKUST's new medical school
King Li, a Hong Kong-born scientist with expertise in biomedical imaging and founding dean of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, has been appointed as the founding dean of the Hong Kong University of Science and Te…
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HK professor jailed for taking bribe to admit unqualified student
A former professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for accepting a bribe. Liu Hongbin took HK$40,000 to help an unqualified student gain admission to a master…
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Computer vision shifts to 3D world modeling, moving beyond 2D images
Researchers are pushing computer vision beyond 2D image recognition towards a deeper understanding of the real world. This involves modeling 3D structures, cross-view consistency, temporal dynamics, and the observation …
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Hong Kong aims to be global innovation hub with CICC support
Hong Kong is strategically positioning itself to become a global hub for innovation and technology, aligning with China's 15th Five-Year Plan. The city is leveraging its strong foundation in science and education, with …