Robotics

Prof. Shen Yajing (third right), Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and members of his research team, including Dr. Tang Yifeng (third left), Yin Tianci (second right), Dr. Li Gen (second left), Ling Zhengrong (first right), and Wang Hexiang (first left), showcase the Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) developed by the team.
Prof. Shen Yajing (third right), Professor of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and members of his research team, including Dr. Tang Yifeng (third left), Yin Tianci (second right), Dr. Li Gen (second left), Ling Zhengrong (first right), and Wang Hexiang (first left), showcase the Embodied Sensorimotor Robotic Arm (EmArm) developed by the team. 
Simulating Human Tactile Perception to Advance Embodied AI
HKUST Engineering Develops Embodied Robotic Arm “EmArm” with Human-Like Touch Sensing
The Intelligent Racing sub-team of the HKUST Robotics Team secured a total of eight awards at the 38th Asian Intelligence Robot Contest in Taiwan on June 6, 2026.
The Intelligent Racing sub-team of the HKUST Robotics Team secured a total of eight awards at the 38th Asian Intelligence Robot Contest in Taiwan on June 6, 2026. 
Winning 10 Awards in Taiwan and Huizhou
HKUST Intelligent Racing Team Earned Multiple Honors in Two Major Regional Competitions
Representing diverse engineering disciplines and cultural backgrounds, the HKUST team comprised (from right) Selma Reblitz, Law Yuan, Yip Yee-Lam and Minche Lee.
Representing diverse engineering disciplines and cultural backgrounds, the HKUST team comprised (from right) Selma Reblitz, Law Yuan, Yip Yee-Lam and Minche Lee. 
Recognition for ROV Marine Monitoring and Exploration Project
Undergraduate Team Clinched Second Runner-Up in IET YPEC 2026 with Advanced Underwater ROV Innovation
Over 120 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools and teachers participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2026 on May 1-2. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on July 11, 2026 (pictured).
Over 120 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools and teachers participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2026 on May 1-2. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on July 11, 2026 (pictured). 
Robotics Without Barriers
HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2026: Inspiring Inclusive iSTEAM Learning and Cross-School Collaboration
Prof. Gao Yang with a model of the first-generation Hong Kong Operation Robot, a novel multifunctional lunar surface robot being designed and developed by the HKUST-led InnoHK Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre (HKSREC) for the nation’s lunar exploration mission.
Prof. Gao Yang with a model of the first-generation Hong Kong Operation Robot, a novel multifunctional lunar surface robot being designed and developed by the HKUST-led InnoHK Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre (HKSREC) for the nation’s lunar exploration mission. 
Driving Extraterrestrial Ventures
Prof. GAO Yang’s High-Flying Mission to Advance Space Exploration
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2026 attracted students from 24 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition.
Organized by the Academy for Bright Future Young Engineers, the Bright Future Cup 2026 attracted students from 24 high schools to showcase their engineering skills and teamwork in an exciting soccer robotics competition. 
Showcasing Design Thinking and Prototyping Prowess
High Schoolers Mastered Soccer Robotics at HKUST’s Bright Future Cup 2026
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners.
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners. 
Collaboration in Support of the National “AI+ Initiative”
HKUST Establishes Robotics Industrial Alliance to Advance Industry-Academia-Research
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance.
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance. 
Pooling Scientific Strengths from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to Drive Space Manufacturing and Debris-Mitigation Innovation
HKUST Secures Support from Stellar Rise for In-Orbit Bio-Inspired Robotic Project
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June. 
Entering the Global Arena
HKUST Remotely Operated Vehicle Team Clinched Their 14th Championship in Hong Kong Regional Contest of MATE International ROV Competition
Thirteen HKUST students and 11 EdUHK students joined hands to conduct introduction sessions and organized game booths at EdUHK campus to foster participants’ know-how in underwater robotics.
Thirteen HKUST students and 11 EdUHK students joined hands to conduct introduction sessions and organized game booths at EdUHK campus to foster participants’ know-how in underwater robotics.  
Fostering Cross-University STEAM Collaboration
HKUST and EdUHK Co-organized Underwater Robot Fun Day for 200 Local Students
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