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Drainage Services Department received "Certificate of Merit" in Hong Kong ICT Awards (HKICTA) 2024
22 November 2024
The Hong Kong ICT Awards (HKICTA) 2024, steered by the Digital Policy Office of the Government of HKSAR, has released its results and its awards presentation ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22 November 2024. Jointly developed by the Drainage Services Department (DSD) and the Hong Kong Centre for Logistic Robotics (HKCLR) , the Tumbler Inspection Ball (TIB) Robot was awarded as "Certificate of Merit" under "HKICTA 2024: Smart Mobility (Smart Transport)" to recognise that the TIB Robot is an innovative entry that helps improve utility maintenance while reducing the chance of traffic disruption caused by maintenance issues.
The TIB Robot is an innovative product for inspections of underground pipes or tunnels. It integrates modern robotics and artificial intelligence technology, allowing collection of interior information of underground pipes or tunnels in harsh environments over long distances. It also greatly enhances efficiency of inspections of underground pipes or tunnels. By analyzing the collected high-definition videos and positioning data, it can identify the defects of pipes and potential issues, supporting maintenance efforts for underground pipes or tunnels. This helps reducing the risk of ground subsidence caused by pipe collapses, thereby enhancing public safety.
Established in 2006, the HKICTA is an annual signature event of the local ICT industry which aims to recognise and promote outstanding ICT inventions and applications, thereby encouraging the pursuit of innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT professionals and enterprises to develop innovative applications meeting business and social needs, use innovation and technology (I&T) to bring benefits to the community, and foster Hong Kong's I&T and smart city development. The award recognised the Drainage Services Department's outstanding achievements in promoting and applying innovative technologies to maintenance of public utilities, as well as its continuous efforts and supports in developing the integrated applications of innovative technologies in Hong Kong.
Group photo of winning team, DSD's representative: Ir Dennis HO Ka-kit (first from left), HKCLR's representatives: Ms Apple JI (Director of Business Development) (middle) and Dr. SONG (first from right)
Dr. Toa CHARM, Deputy Chairman of Smart Mobility Award Judging Panel cum Associate Professor of Practice in Innovation and Technology, Business School, CUHK (second from right), presenting the award to the representatives of robot development team
Group photo of all winning teams in the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2024: Smart Mobility Award/Smart Living Award/Smart People Award