Our Specialization
Electronic and Intelligent Automation Stream (EIA) specialises in developing and realising Intelligent and automation systems. We provide technical consultation and support for student and research projects in electronic system design, automation system development and system integration.
We have the facilities and expertise in the following technical areas:
• Electronic system fabrication and instrumentation
• Wireless and RF system measurement
• Industrial Controllers and actuators
• IoT solution and Smart Sensing
• Embedded AI and edge computing
• Industrial and Service Robotic
Electronics & Intelligent Automation Major Facilities
Facilities are available for e-booking. For more information on the facilities specification, please contact Electronics and Intelligent Automation Stream or its workshop directly.
Learn more on our facilities booking service.
AI GPU Server
Location: W402
- Lenovo ThinkStation P620
- OS: Linux Ubuntu
- AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5955WX Processor
- 64 GB DDR4-3200MHz (RDIMM, ECC)
- 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4
- NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB GDDR6
Boston Dynamics Spot
Location: W402
Category: Mobile Robot
- Compact, nimble four-legged mobile robot
- Navigates terrain with unprecedented mobility
- Automate routine inspection tasks and data capture safely, accurately, and frequently
Collaborative Robot (Cobot)
Location: W402a
Category: Robotics
- Six Universal Robots UR10e, two UR5e, one UR3
- 6R (six revolute joints) anthropomorphic robot type
- Force and torque sensors at the end-effector for UR10e and UR5e
- Maximum payload of 12.5, 5, and 3 kg for UR10e, UR5e, and UR3, respectively
- Maximum reach of 1300, 850, and 500 mm for UR10e, UR5e, and UR3, respectively
- UR10e end-effector includes Onrobot RG2 pincer gripper, VG10 vacuum gripper, and soft gripper
Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)
Location: W402a
Category: Robotics
- Four MiR250
- Differential wheel steering
- Maximum speed 2.0 m/s and maximum payload 250 kg
- Auto-charging function
- Sensors include two laser scanners for 360-degree coverage, one front-facing 3D-camera, and 8 proximity sensors
- Autonomous navigation based on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithm
- Integrated with aluminium optical breadboard with M6 tapped holes pattern on 25 mm centres
Service Robots
Location: W402a
Category: Robotics
- One Pudu Flashbot optimized for hotel application; two Kettybots optimized for restaurant application
- Differential wheel steering
- Maximum speed 1.2 m/s and maximum payload 30 kg for both types
- Auto-charging function
- One laser scanner for front 180-degree coverage
- Autonomous navigation based on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) algorithm
- Flashbot with modular adjustable compartment with doors; Kettybot with removable trays and rear cover
Universal Desktop Service (UDS)
Location: --
Category: UDS
- Remote access computer in IC (W311a/b) via UDS
- Use of CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), MatLab & Electronic Design Tools (Powerlogic & PowerPCB)
- Service available on weekdays only. Sat, Sun & public holidays are not available
- Each successful booking allows student to use 3 hours on each weekday, from 19.00 - 22.00
- Booking is made for the coming 7 days only
- Submit booking request before 4.00 pm on each bookable day
Wireless and RF System Measurement
Location: W311d
Category: RF Related Equipment
- Shield room (100dB attenuation @ 14kHz – 10GHz)
- Spectrum Analyser R&S FSIQ26 & Vector Signal Generator Agilent E4438C for wireless system measurements
- Network Analyser Agilent E5071B for RF circuit and antenna design
- Software-defined radio device Hack-RF One, ADALM-Pluto for wireless system development and evaluation
Electron System Fabrication & Instrumentation
Location: W311c
Category: PCB Fabrication Related Machine
- PCB fabrication facilities: PCB drilling & milling machine LPF ProtoMat S63, PCB film printing and PCB etching
- One-stop manufacturing facilities: automatic pick & place, hot air reflow machines
- Prototype testing & verification: temperature & humidity chamber EPEC PL-3KPH, measuring equipment with automatic control for burn-in test
Prototype Workshop
Location: W311c
Category: SMT Related Machine
- Hot-air reflow machine, pick & paste machine, temperature & humidity chamber
Work Benches
Location: W311d
Category: Soldering Iron/Power Supply/DSO
- Bench fitting and assembly facilities Benches with the set-up for circuit assembly and testing: digital storage oscilloscope, signal generator, power supply and hand-tools
Project Common Area
Location: W311d
Category: Other
- Bench fitting and assembly facilities
- Work tables for hands-on projects & discussion
Electronics & Intelligent Automation Stream Contacts
| Area | Staff |
|---|---|
Stream Management |
|
Electronic Intelligence |
CHAN Yu-keung Henry |
Automation |
MA Chun-ming |
Embedded AI |
WONG Chi-wa Louis |
