ACM SIGGRAPH Best Paper Award 2025
CPII is delighted to announce that our research team led by Professor Yeung Yam has been awarded the Best Paper Award at ACM SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 with the paper named “Curve-Based Slicer for Multi-Axis DLP 3D Printing”.
This marks the second time in three years that their work on robotized multi-axis 3D printing has received a SIGGRAPH Asia Best Paper Award. Their previous award was for S^3-Slicer which focused on multi-axis FDM 3D printing.
For the context, SIGGRAPH / SIGGRAPH Asia Journal Track publishes exclusively in ACM Transactions on Graphics, the flagship journal of the field, where leading researchers report breakthroughs in computer graphics, geometric modeling, digital fabrication, and computer-aided design. In 2015, SIGGRAPH Asia received 1106 technical paper submissions, accepted 201 conference papers and 100 journal papers, and selected only 5 papers for Best Paper Awards.
香港在《2025年世界數碼競爭力排名》升至全球第四位（只提供中文版本）
博智感知交互研究中心對香港在《2025年世界數碼競爭力排名》升至全球第四位深感振奮！這反映香港在創新科技與數碼轉型的實力，以及特區政府創科政策的成效，進一步推動香港成為國際創科中心。
作為InnoHK研究中心，博智積極配合政府部署，支持「AI產業化、產業AI化」目標。我們在語音語言技術、設計自動化、視覺智能及體育科技等領域屢獲突破。
「實時自動字幕撮要技術」已應用於香港電台直播的施政報告和財政預算案節目及香港中文大學大型典禮中；多軸3D打印技術登上頂尖期刊TOG，智能織造產品亮相於全球頂尖機器人會議IROS；飛秒投影納米打印機連續兩年於日內瓦發明展奪金銀獎及中國光學學會特等獎。 與商湯科技合作的智慧城市與醫療技術已於內地多城試驗 ，與香港體育學院合作的技術亦助乒乓球港隊於亞運及奧運再創佳績。
展望未來，博智將以科研創新與應用落地為雙驅動，助力香港鞏固全球競爭優勢。
Press Release – CUHK launches world’s first dynamic evaluation platform and ecosystem for Cantonese large language models
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) today (30 October) announced the launch of CLEVA-Cantonese, the world’s first dynamic evaluation platform and ecosystem dedicated to the Cantonese language. Cantonese is a vital language for communities in Hong Kong, Guangdong and other Cantonese-speaking regions. This pioneering platform delivers fair, dynamic, informative benchmarking that reveals how well various large language models (LLMs) support Cantonese. It provides researchers and developers with meaningful insights to accelerate the improvement and real-world application of Cantonese-capable LLMs.
CPII Advances AI-Powered Broadcasting for the 2025 Policy Address
For the second consecutive year, the InnoHK Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) – one of the Chinese University of Hong Kong research centres admitted to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s InnoHK research cluster,in collaboration with Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), has enhanced the live broadcast of the 2025 Policy Address with its Real-Time Speech-to-Summary Meeting Assistant. The system offers multiple AI-powered features, including real-time transcription, automatic translation, and rolling text summarization, setting a new benchmark for media broadcasting in Hong Kong.
Leveraging cutting-edge AI research, CPII has integrated advanced technologies—including customizable speech recognition, machine translation, automatic error correction, and key-point extraction—into RTHK’s broadcasting workflow. This collaboration reflects CPII’s mission to apply AI for societal benefit, promote technological progress, and improve broadcasting efficiency.
CPII Delivers Live AI Subtitle Support for the Installation Ceremony of Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming as the Ninth Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK
Hong Kong, May 21, 2025 – The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) proudly supported the ceremony installing Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming as the ninth Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on 20 May, 2025. Utilizing its advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, CPII delivered live subtitles and translations, enhancing the event experience for audiences. More than 700 attendees, including CUHK staff, students, alumni, and representatives from academic institutions in mainland China and other countries, witnessed this important event.
The CPII Intelligent Live Subtitle System enhanced this historic moment at CUHK by seamlessly transcribing the spoken content of the event and translating it between Chinese and English in real time. Through CPII’s technology, diverse language audiences could follow the ceremony in real time, regardless of language barriers. This exemplifies the Centre’s contribution to fostering inclusive communication and understanding across diverse audiences.
The 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
[Hong Kong, April 13, 2025] – The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) is pleased to announce that two of our innovative projects were awarded Bronze Medals at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held from April 9-13, 2025. This event provided us with a valuable platform to showcase our dedication to advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, alongside over 1,050 entries from 38 countries. The recognition is a motivation for us to further our efforts in innovation.
From Speech to Summary Highlights in Real-Time: Hong Kong’s First AI-powered Media Assistant Powers Financial Secretary’s Budget Speech for Second Consecutive Year
[Hong Kong, 26 February 2025] – For the second consecutive year, the Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII), in collaboration with Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), has revolutionized the live broadcast of the Financial Secretary’s Budget Speech using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI). Powered by CPII’s Real-Time Speech-to-Summary Meeting Assistant, this innovative AI technology delivers real-time transcription, translation, and rolling summaries in textual form – setting a new benchmark for live media broadcasting in Hong Kong.
This groundbreaking, multi-lingual AI solution can transform spoken words into text and concise, AI-generated summaries displayed during RTHK 32’s live broadcast which can be further summarized. As the first-of-its-kind in Hong Kong, this AI-powered assistant is a breakthrough in real-time speech-to-text and summarization technology, making live broadcasts more accessible and informative for all walks of life in Hong Kong.
Press Release for CPII and RTHK Partnered to Enrich the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address Broadcast
[Hong Kong, 17 October 2024] – The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII), an InnoCentre focused on Artificial Intelligence and led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has teamed up with Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) to enrich the live broadcast of the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address .
By leveraging cutting-edge AI research and development, CPII has seamlessly applied advanced technologies, including customizable speech recognition, machine translation, automatic error correction, and key point extraction, into real-time broadcasting. This initiative underscores CPII’s commitment to utilizing innovative AI solutions for societal benefit while promoting technological progress and enhancing workflow productivity.
Key features of CPII’s AI technologies include:
Cutomizable speech recognition engine supporting dynamic hotwords update such as rare words or names and real-time transcription for Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, as well as code-switching across these three languages, ensuring seamless communication.
Cantonese-to-English translation for automatic translation of transcribed Cantonese speech into English text, facilitating broader accessibility and understanding for diverse audiences.
Automatic Error Correction and Punctuation Insertion to automatically correct speech recognition errors and insert punctuation into speech transcripts, enhancing the readability and clarity of the content.
Generative AI Summarization to generate concise summaries highlighting key facts and insights from the Policy Address Speech.
During the live broadcast, CPII’s Speech-to-Summary Meeting Assistant provided real-time automated recognition, translation and summarization. The speech recognition engine instantly transcribes the spoken audio, while generative AI distills the transcripts into concise bullet-point highlights every minute. This significantly enhances the traditional, laborious processes of human note-taking and summarization. The AI-generated summaries are displayed as rolling bullet points during RTHK 32’s live-streamed broadcasts, offering viewers immediate access to essential information and enhancing their understanding of the Policy Address.
About CPII: The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) is an InnoCentre focusing on R&D of Artificial Intelligence, established by The Chinese University of Hong Kong and funded by the InnoHK Scheme. CPII is running research programs covering Speech & Language Intelligence and Visual Intelligence, as well as developing applications for Vision- and Language- based Healthcare AI, Vision-based Urban Services, and AI-Enabled Design and Automation. With a commitment to innovation, CPII aims to pioneer strong differentiation and value propositions within industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, catalyzing digital transformation by redefining existing processes and services.
CUHK Innovation & Entrepreneurship Exhibition
CPII is pleased to participate in the CUHK Innovation & Entrepreneurship Exhibition, the first large-scale community exhibition at Shatin New Town Plaza held from 22 – 28 Aug 2024, showcasing cutting-edge research projects with programmes including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and STEM experiential workshops for the public. The opening ceremony is officiated by Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong government, Professor John Chai, Chairman of the Council at CUHK, and Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, along with Mr Christopher Kwok Kai-wang, Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited.
Centre Director Professor Helen Meng and Principal Investigator Professor Yeung Yam warmly welcomed Mr. Paul Chan and Professor Rocky S. Tuan at the CPII booth. They demonstrated CPII’s innovative projects, highlighting cutting-edge technological advancements, and engaged in insightful discussions.
Press Release for Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence and CG Global Entertainment Limited signing MOU
[Hong Kong, 26 June 2024] – The Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII), signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CG Global Entertainment Limited (CGGE) to collaborate on integrating artificial intelligence into the digital media industry. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing research into practical, real-world applications.
The agreement was signed by Professor Helen Meng, Director of CPII, and Mr Raymond Neoh, Founder and Director of CGGE. The signing was witnessed by Dr Anthony Neoh, QC, SC, JP, and Professor Yeung Yam, Principal Investigator of CPII.
Professor Meng expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “This MOU represents a significant milestone for both CPII and CGGE. By combining our strengths in artificial intelligence and creative media, we are poised to drive innovation and achieve remarkable outcomes that will benefit the industry and the broader community.”
Mr. Raymond Neoh added, ‘It is exciting for CGGE to embark on this collaborative journey with CPII. This collaboration will open up new avenues for growth and development, supporting CGGE in tackling new challenges and seizing new opportunities in the digital economy.”
The CPII-CGGE partnership paves the way for revolutionary advancements in AI for the digital media industry, striving to elevate media production to unprecedented levels.