The University of Hong Kong made encouraging achievements at the 48th International Invention Fair in Geneva, with 17 research teams winning 19 awards. One of the most promising inventions is the “Artificial Intelligence MGF Network for Anomaly Detection” technology developed by Dr. Wilton Fok’s research team in the Sports Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, which won two special awards ( Invention & Innovation CAI) Malaysian Delegation Awards and Prizes) and a gold medal at the event.
Current artificial intelligence detection techniques are limited to specific targets within static images. Developed by Sports AI Laboratory, Glance and Focus AI anomaly detection technology analyzes human posture and movement in real-time video to accurately and effectively identify abnormal situations such as falls, fainting, drowning, or violence such as fights and abuse. can be detected. This technology provides timely alerts for rescue operations and helps prevent accidents.
The research team used artificial intelligence and deep learning to develop an anomaly detection algorithm that detects skeletal joint points for motion and pose estimation. From about 7-8 moving frames (or about a quarter of a second) in the video, the system can identify and alert in real-time any abnormal situations that may occur.
Additionally, the system offers the same accuracy and effectiveness for thermal images. It can accurately detect body movements in thermal images without containing other details, thus protecting individual privacy while detecting anomalies.
The team has established partnerships with relevant organizations for the application of the new technology in child and elderly care homes, drowning alarm pools and more.
With the support of the Smart Transportation Fund, the team uses thermal images to analyze the movements and postures of pedestrians at signalized intersections, helping people in need, such as the elderly, children, and people in wheelchairs. We are exploring the possibility of smartly extending the finish crossing the road. The researchers also plan to apply the technology to bus terminals to warn pedestrians and road users of potentially dangerous situations.
“This new technology can save lives. When we developed this technology, we focused on emergency situations and emergency applications in daily life, wanting to provide a more convenient and safer living environment for ordinary people.” I thought, ”said Dr. Wilton Fok, director of the Sports AI Institute.
17 HKU research teams and 2 HKU Inno Laboratories from the Faculty of Architecture, Engineering, Science and LKS Medicine won 2 Special Grand Prizes, 1 Gold Medal, 6 Gold Medals and 6 Silver Medals congratulated by the Jury Did. At the 48th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, his innovation earned him four bronze medals.
