Life-changing AI
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In addition, Hong Kong is set to present the Global AI Show next year – the first time it will be held in East Asia. It is expected to gather an international line-up of experts to discuss the seismic impact that machine learning has made on the world.

So where are we today with AI, and what does the future hold? Find out from three companies in Hong Kong focused on advancing their AI know-how to touch our lives in various ways, from how we shop and enjoy entertainment to the ease and safety of air travel.

Infrastructure forms the foundation of modern society, encompassing the systems that support transportation, energy, communication and essential public services. FJDynamics, a global robotics company, is redefining how critical infrastructure is built and maintained through advanced technologies that deliver greater precision, efficiency and safety.

One standout example of the company’s impact is at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) – one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. With the completion of the three-runway system last November, HKIA is able to handle 120 million passengers annually. If you have flown in or out of this airport recently, you may have noticed the crisp, uniform runway markings. Those were not applied by hand, but rather by FJDynamics’ autonomous line-marking robots, which precisely maintain key runway features.

“Runway line marking is something most air passengers never think about, but it is absolutely critical to aviation safety and efficiency,” says Kiki Zhang, chief financial officer of FJDynamics. “Our robotic solutions deliver highly accurate and consistent line marking, providing essential visual guidance for the pilots. This enhances operational safety while addressing the global shortage of skilled labour in airside operations.

“By delivering this level of precision, we’re supporting the safety of millions of passengers flying through Hong Kong – and soon, airports around the world.”

Following the successful proof of concept at HKIA, FJDynamics is currently in discussions with other major international airports to scale its deployment.

After successfully implementing its line-marking robots at Hong Kong International Airport, FJDynamics is in talks with other international aviation hubs to potentially deploy this solution on their runways.

“Airports worldwide follow International Civil Aviation Organization standards and face similar operational challenges,” Zhang explains. “That’s why global expansion is not only feasible, it’s practical and urgently needed.”

FJDynamics’ innovation extends far beyond aviation. In Hong Kong, its sports field line-marking robots are being adopted across major facilities, delivering 2cm (0.8-inch) precision and reducing marking time by up to 70 per cent, completely autonomously.

“It eliminates the need for manual painting,” Zhang says. “Instead of spending hours under the sun or in mosquito-heavy environments, workers can shift to supervisory roles, improving safety, efficiency and job satisfaction.”

The company is also partnering with an international theme park group to introduce autonomous lawn-mowing robots. This ensures its extensive green spaces in Hong Kong remain immaculate even during bad weather or labour shortages.

As Hong Kong continues to reshape its global image – welcoming visitors through world-class gateways like HKIA, hosting international sporting events and revitalising its parks – FJDynamics is helping drive the transition to smarter, safer and more sustainable infrastructure.

“These public spaces around the world aren’t just for tourists – they’re vital to the daily lives of our communities,” Zhang notes.

“Our mission is to make robotics accessible and affordable, empowering those who build and maintain the environments we all rely on. In just seven years, we’ve delivered our innovative solutions to over 100 countries. Through technology, we’re helping to create cities that are safer, more efficient and more human-centric.”

Digital Domain has partnered with Plaza Premium Group to develop an “AI-powered human concierge” service for air travellers.

But these hi-tech solutions are not only about the clients’ bottom lines. “Geek+ technology is revolutionising the industry while prioritising sustainability,” Fung says. “In 2022, our energy-efficient robots saved over 16 million kilowatt-hours, reducing carbon emissions by an impressive 140,000 tonnes.”

However, the best is yet to come. Through an ongoing partnership with Intel, Geek+ has developed a warehouse robot solution that integrates advanced visual navigation and algorithms. Called the Vision Only Robot Solution, it is the world’s first solution of this kind, equipped with the Intel Visual Navigation Modules to give the robot advanced depth vision perception. This innovation enables highly accurate positioning, navigation and obstacle avoidance, and promises to drive the digital transformation of the logistics industry even further.

The Vision Only Robot Solution, developed by Geek+ in collaboration with Intel, takes warehouse robotics to new levels of navigation.

The global impacts made across the aviation, film and logistics industries by these three influential companies supported by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) not only offer a glimpse of how AI is increasingly becoming an integral part of our lives, but they also highlight the city’s pivotal role in shaping that future. These innovators are only at the beginning of their journeys, and their continued successes will challenge the rest of the world to keep up with Hong Kong.

This article is part of the “Keep up with Hong Kong” series, which showcases the best of the city’s tech development that is reshaping the world. Check out more inspiring stories from companies hosted by HKSTP here, and join the city in riding the wave of I&T towards tomorrow.

HKSTP is the city’s largest I&T ecosystem, with more than 2,300 tech companies calling it home. By the end of April, over 500 AI companies were based at the Hong Kong Science Park.