PolyU and Nanjing Zhuling signed MoU to establish joint laboratory on industrialised construction

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Nanjing Zhuiling Technology Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 25 July to establish a joint laboratory on industrialised construction.

The MoU was signed by Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Mr AnGang Dai, CEO of Nanjing Zhuling Technology. Dr Zhiheng Zhao, Research Assistant Professor of Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering of PolyU and Dr Liu Hengzhi (Class of 2009), COO and Product Director of Nanjing Zhuling Technology will serve as directors of the joint laboratory.

The joint laboratory will focus on research areas, including the digitalisation of construction in the industrial metaverse, digital twins, construction robotics, intelligent building systems, as well as advanced automation and AI-driven solutions. By leveraging the respective strengths in research resources, testing environments and application scenarios, the two parties aim to enhance the safety and efficiency of the construction process, and achieve breakthrough results in the digital transformation of the construction industry.

This cooperation is of great significance in promoting innovative development in the construction field, injecting new momentum into the industry, and contributing to the generation of new high-quality productive forces for society.