The project “Mechanisms and Key Technologies of Multi-Sensory Emulation Wearable Devices”, led by Prof. Xiaoming TAO, Director of Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems and Chair Professor of Textile Technology of PolyU, has been awarded the funding of HK$62.37 million from the Research Grants Council’s Theme-based Research Scheme 2024/25. This project has great potential to make significant contributions to the intelligent wearable technology industry and reshape metaverse technology, influencing diverse fields like fashion, textiles and beyond.
In the media interview, Prof. TAO highlighted the project goal to lead global research in multi-sensory emulation wearable devices, capitalising on PolyU’s exceptional multidisciplinary expertise and facilities in flexible materials, sensors and actuators for the IoT, wearable and biomedical applications, electronic fabrics, mathematics for artificial intelligence, acoustics and signal processing.
Full interview with Wen Wei Po (In Chinese Only)
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