On November 27, 2024, Mr Xiangchen LI, Director of Smart Sports Innovation Research Center of China Institute of Sport Science (CISS), Ms Yuqin HU from the Graduate Department of CISS, along with Prof. Lei SHI and Prof. Yannis PITSILADIS from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), led a delegation to visit Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems (RI-IWEAR) and were warmly welcomed by RI-IWEAR members.
During the visit, the delegation learned about the latest developments in intelligent wearable systems. They also listened to the introduction of RI-IWEAR’s intelligent textile technologies and innovative products, such as Textile Electronic Interactive System, Wearable System with Alternating Cooling and Heating for Sport Recovery, Customized Compression Stockings and Smart Bionic Morphing Leg Mannequin for Pressure Assessment, Intelligent Gait Detection System, Intelligent Wearable System for Enhancing mobility of people with Parkinson’s Disease (Easypacer), and Safe and Eco-friendly Antimicrobial Materials with High Efficiency.
Both sides had constructive exchanges, and the delegation expressed great interest in the RI-IWEAR’s research projects and saw the potential for cooperation with them. Overall, it successfully facilitated communication between RI-IWAER and CISS, deepened understanding of various achievements, and explored the feasibility of establishing more cooperation between the two sides.