The Collaboration intention between RCDTT and Yunji Technology

On May 9 2024, Prof. Song Haiyan (RCDTT director), Prof. Mimi Li (RCDTT Associate Director) and Dr Wang Dan (RCDTT Associate Director) are invited to visit Yunji Technology Beijing Headquarters to discuss the digital transformation of the hospitality and tourism industry in mainland China and Hong Kong with ZHI Tao, CEO & Founder of Yunji Technology and Zhang Xingguo, Chairman of the Digital Special Committee of China Hotel Association.

During the visit, RCDTT signed a cooperation intention with Yunji Technology, with the aim of leveraging our respective academic, technical research, and industrial application advantages in the field of AI + robot. The collaboration is intended to promote application development through exchange and cooperation.

Yunji Technology, as a pioneer in the field of AI + robot services, has always emphasized the importance of the integrating production, education, and research. The company not only operates dual academician workstations in the industry but also contributes to the development of over 20 national and group standards. In 2023, the company collaborated with experts, scholars, and technical elites from well-known local and international universities and enterprises to establish a digital research institute aimed at advancing the development and application of large model technology in the hotel industry.

AI + robot services not only enhance service efficiency but also demonstrate significant potential in personalized experiences, digital analysis, and operational optimization. They have emerged as a new driving force for innovation in the hospitality and tourism industry, and this innovative technology is gradually expanding to the Hong Kong market. During the discussion, Zhi Tao pointed out that the digitalization of the hotel industry in mainland China has entered a critical stage, the AI + robot service of Yunji Technology is expected to bring a more far-reaching impact to the industry.

Prof. Song highly recognized the development strategy and AI + robot service products of Yunji Technology, and looked forward to collaborating with Yunji Technology on one of the important projects of RCDTT - "Improving business operation efficiency and consumer experience using AI and robotics". We wish the collaboration can further promote the use of service robotics and to bring about new changes in the hospitality and tourism industry in Hong Kong.