Dr Ma Yuan, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded the PolyU Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) for 2023. His research focuses on developing "Flexible surface haptics technology for aiding the visually impaired population".
The aim of Dr Ma's research project is to create a new touch feedback technology on soft materials that can assist visually impaired individuals in interacting with digital devices and the digital world. By developing a flexible system that can produce different touch sensations, he hopes to create a more efficient and user-friendly experience for those with visual impairments. This will involve combining advanced haptic technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms.
The YIRA recognizes young PolyU researchers under the age of 35 who have demonstrated novelty, contributed to technology advancement, and propelled transformational innovation into solutions for addressing problems in society with a vision for a positive change to the future. The assessment panel, composed of Prof. Christopher Chao (VPRI), Christina Wong (DoRI), and various Faculty Deans, reviewed numerous outstanding submissions across 14 departments and selected 6 YIRA awardees this year. Each YIRA awardee will receive research funding support of HK$500,000 and a personal cash prize of HK$20,000 as recognition for their research novelty and impact.
We are proud to see young researchers like Dr Ma achieving outstanding accomplishments in innovative research.
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