Smart Government and Hong Kong Innovation
Smart Economy
Application of Blockchain and Dynamic QR Code Technologies - Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones Registration SystemDigital Log-books for Lifts and EscalatorsCommon Spatial Data Infrastructure Portal
GeoSpatialiserSmart Government Innovation Lab
E&M InnoPortal
Towards full digitalisation of government services – “Be the Smart Regulator” (BTSR) and “Streamlining of Government Services” (SGS) ProgrammesSmart Economy - Other Winning Entry
GeoSpatialiserSmart Government Innovation Lab
E&M InnoPortal
Towards full digitalisation of government services – “Be the Smart Regulator” (BTSR) and “Streamlining of Government Services” (SGS) ProgrammesSmart Economy - Other Winning Entry
Smart Environment
Unmanned 5G Auto-pilot Sampling Boat with Realtime Multi-parameters Water Quality Analyzing SystemUnmanned Underwater Drones (Submarines) with Robotics Arm for Sampling and Real-time Multi-parameters Water Quality Measurement ProbeUnmanned Sampling Drones with Accessories including EPD Invented Water Sampling EquipmentUnmanned Ground Penetrating Radar Robot Dog
Unmanned All Weather Mutli-terrain Robot with Robotics Arm for SamplingCentralised Environmental Database Featuring 3-Dimensional Ecological Database
Real-time Phytoplankton Taxa Monitoring SystemAcoustic Cameras
Smart Environment - Other Winning Entry
Unmanned All Weather Mutli-terrain Robot with Robotics Arm for SamplingCentralised Environmental Database Featuring 3-Dimensional Ecological Database
Real-time Phytoplankton Taxa Monitoring SystemAcoustic Cameras
Smart Environment - Other Winning Entry
Smart People
Smart Government
Integrated Intelligent Communication System for PIC
Self-service Kiosk for PICLearning Technologies
Smart Rescue Solutions3S Tunnel Defect InspectorOPE CentreDigital Twins of Po Shan Drainage TunnelAutomated Construction Materials Testing SystemsUnmanned Surface Vessel (USV) System for Water Quality Monitoring at Impounding ReservoirsWater Suspension Notification System (WATSUN)
H2OPE Centre
Relocation of Diamond Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs to Caverns
HATS Stage 2A - Sewage Conveyance System & Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment WorksApplication of Integrated Treatment Information & Tele-Alert System (INTEL) in Water Treatment WorksUnderwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (UROV)Unmanned Aircraft SystemBuilding Information Modelling – Asset Management (BIM-AM) Central Kowloon Route 3D HologramHydrometric Information System for Smart Drainage Management and Preventive Flood Control
"The Mini Bull" Remotely Operated Underwater Wet Wells Cleaning Vehicle Integrated Digital Works Supervision System
Smart Site Management HubSmart Enforcement - Advanced Non-intrusive Inspection Equipment
Community Isolation Facilities Collaboration and Operation Platform(Co-Op)
Smart Government - Other Winning Entry
Self-service Kiosk for PICLearning Technologies
Smart Rescue Solutions3S Tunnel Defect InspectorOPE CentreDigital Twins of Po Shan Drainage TunnelAutomated Construction Materials Testing SystemsUnmanned Surface Vessel (USV) System for Water Quality Monitoring at Impounding ReservoirsWater Suspension Notification System (WATSUN)
H2OPE Centre
Relocation of Diamond Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs to Caverns
HATS Stage 2A - Sewage Conveyance System & Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment WorksApplication of Integrated Treatment Information & Tele-Alert System (INTEL) in Water Treatment WorksUnderwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (UROV)Unmanned Aircraft SystemBuilding Information Modelling – Asset Management (BIM-AM) Central Kowloon Route 3D HologramHydrometric Information System for Smart Drainage Management and Preventive Flood Control
"The Mini Bull" Remotely Operated Underwater Wet Wells Cleaning Vehicle Integrated Digital Works Supervision System
Smart Site Management HubSmart Enforcement - Advanced Non-intrusive Inspection Equipment
Community Isolation Facilities Collaboration and Operation Platform(Co-Op)
Smart Government - Other Winning Entry
Smart Living
Smart Living(Health Care)
The 3D hologram shows videos simultaneously on four sides. Under the video is a physical model with lights on to show the routing of the Central Kowloon Route, nearby landmarks, the future landscaped deck, administration and ventilation buildings, as well as the featured structures for different works contracts.
Award Winners - Smart Living Award Winners - Smart Mobility Award Winners - Smart Living (Health Care) Award Winners - Smart People Award Winners - Smart Government Award Winners - Smart Economy Award Winners - Smart Environment
OGCIO and Transport Department (“TD”) developed the “Traffic Data Analytics System” (“TDAS”) collaboratively to apply big data analytics to various traffic, transport and weather data which faclitates the TD to perform more accurate analysis and assessment of traffic conditions. The TDAS has also adopted AI technology and applied machine learning to analyse the historical and real-time traffic data, as well as real-time and forecast weather data of the Hong Kong Observatory (“HKO”) to provide real-time and predicted (up to the next 90 minutes) average traffic speed and journey time. Relevant data analytics results have also been disseminated for free to the public through TD’s “HKeMobility” mobile application and the PSI Portal in open data format starting from April 2022, facilitating citizens to plan their journey and promoting the industry to develop more innovative applications. The HKO also added a "Traffic Information" layer on the "MyObservatory" mobile application to display forecast traffic conditions of strategic/major roads in Hong Kong for reference by the general public starting from end of February 2023.
In addition to updating webpage design and supporting user-customized webpage layout, the new personalized website of the Hong Kong Observatory provides basic weather information and weather warnings in 8 ethnic minority languages to facilitate the ethnic minorities to obtain weather information.
The development team made innovative use of the content management system to make available the dynamic content of weather information in languages of 8 ethnic groups in real-time.
The new personalized weather website adopts a responsive web design that automatically adjusts the layout for different devices, such as desktop computers or mobile devices, to provide a better user experience. The website also allows users to customize the information to be displayed according to their preferences.
Members of the public are welcome to visit the new personalized weather website at my.weather.gov.hk or access through the HKO mobile app MyObservatory.
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ContinueSmart recycling bins are used to collect food waste under the "Trial Scheme on Food Waste Collection in Public Rental Housing Estates" launched by the Environmental Protection Department in October 2022. The bins are featured with overflow prevention and odour abatement devices to maintain environmental hygiene. GREEN$ points are provided as rewards to encourage residents to actively participate in domestic food waste recycling. The collected food waste is delivered to the recycling facility (O.PARK1) for converting into electricity and compost.
Thermal detectors are installed atop of the Belisha beacons at zebra crossings to detect the approaching vehicles and the pedestrians preparing to cross the road. The brightness and flashing frequency of the beacons and the illuminated posts will be adjusted to further alert motorists to stop and give way to pedestrians. Besides, bluetooth signals will be sent out
to notify pedestrians, particularly the visually impaired persons, of the presence of the zebra crossing.
The "HKeToll" Free-Flow Tolling Service is one of the major Smart Mobility initiatives of the Transport Department. Motorists could pay tolls of government tolled tunnels and Tsing Sha Control Area with ease by remote means using toll tags. Upon implementation of HKeToll, the toll booths and Autotoll lanes will be decommissioned. The motorists will not have to stop or queue at toll booths for payments. Therefore, it provides a smooth driving experience.
The Real-time Adaptive Traffic Signal System (“System”) utilises sensors installed at junctions to collect real-time traffic flow data. Based on the observed traffic condition, the System optimises the allocation of green times to different vehicular and pedestrian movements with a view to reducing delays experienced by vehicles and pedestrians using these junctions.
The Transport Department is installing the System at 8 selected linked signalised junctions in Tung Chung town centre progressively. Among all the junctions, the System was commissioned at the signalised junction of Shun Tung Road / Tat Tung Road (East) on 30 September 2022. The key performance indicators show a significant improvement to the traffic brought out by the System.
The 3D Holofan Interactive Showcase enhances the visual effect by projecting a naked-eye stereoscopic image through the use of 3D Holofan technology. In addition, it is equipped with sensors that can detect user movements and respond accordingly, allowing the user to experience interactive immersion and adding fun and interactivity. This display method is not only suitable for commercial exhibitions but also for science education, art exhibitions, and other fields, presenting more vivid and exciting effects.
1823 actively adopts different innovative technologies to deliver its service, such as providing the mobile application "Tell me@1823" which allows the public to contact the government anytime and anywhere, adopting artificial intelligence chatbot technology on the website, mobile applications and telephone hotlines, and automating the case handling procedures through using case management system and business rule engine, etc.
Robot equipped with autonomous navigation, obstacle detection functions, etc., provide a variety of uses. It can also provide guiding services to needy effectively.
The guiding robot is well designed for users. It can support pre-set summon function, greet users at dedicated location and indicate the position of the handrail by blowing air flow. The radar sensor is used to detect whether the user is still holding the handrail. If not, the guiding robot will take appropriate actions.
The guiding robot system is under proof-of-concept (PoC) testing currently. The system will be enhanced with the use of spatial data and tested in different venues.
The Government attaches great importance to the mental health of the community. In 2020, the Advisory Committee on Mental Health launched the mental health promotion and public education initiative entitled “Shall We Talk” Campaign, with objectives as follows -
(a) to step up public engagement in promoting mental well-being;
(b) to enhance public awareness of mental health with a view to encouraging help-seeking and early intervention; and
(c) to reduce stigma towards people with mental health needs.
"Shall We Talk" uses an array of traditional channels and emerging social media platforms to reach all sectors of the society. Its one-stop website provides the public with relevant information on mental health and advice on dealing with mental distress, and allows people in need to link to relevant webpages for assistance.
The website chatbot Bonbon was launched in September 2022. Apart from making the website users’ visiting experience more interactive and convenient through website navigation, Bonbon also provides the relevant information of community resources and assistance based on the users’ needs.
In response to the public’s needs in mental health, Bonbon provides six feature topics, namely the problems related to depression, anxiety, family relationships, academic studies, financial stress, and suicide. Bonbon also hopes to encourage the public to seek help as soon as possible when encountering mental health problems.
PICs can use functions provided in the "Self-service Kiosk for PIC" including canteen purchase, information enquiry and request management, which will improve the efficiency of institutional operations. In addition, book reservation function has been added to cultivate their interest in reading.
This system allows PICs to increase their understanding of technology and its application, and at the same time enhance their ability to manage their own affairs through the system, so as to provide more favorable conditions for PICs to reintegrate into society and enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes.
The "Integrated Intelligent Communication System for PIC" (IICS) is a tailor-designed self-service telephone communication system operating in conjunction with telephone kiosks, display monitors, voice recognition technology and keywords spotting function.
With the IICS, PICs may contact designated relatives and friends in a self-service manner at designated locations in the correctional institutions after obtaining approval from the institutional management. This could encourage PICs to stay in contact with their relatives and friends and to enhance the effectiveness of their rehabilitation.
Smart Rescue - Hong Kong Police Force
Embracing moderm training methodologies and advanced technologies to enhance professionanalism of training is one of the key strategic goals of the Hong Kong Police Force. Over the years, various learning technologies have been self-developed and collaborated with external institutes to enhance training for police officers.
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The “3S Tunnel Defect Inspector” co-developed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and Hong Kong Productivity Council is Hong Kong’s first tunnel inspection system based on drone and on-board AI processing technologies. It brings a digital upgrade to tunnel inspection, enabling professional engineers and inspectorate supervisors to conduct intelligent and safe tunnel lining inspection directly on-site. Without setting up substantive working platforms, the system helps save time significantly, reduce the space required for inspection, and enhance construction flexibility, safety and efficiency. Furthermore, the system automatically generates digital defect reports for digitalisation of the entire inspection process, facilitating future asset management. This technology has been recognized by international and local industry organizations.
The Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) uses Digital Twins to enhance the groundwater monitoring, analysing and forecasting of the Po Shan Drainage Tunnel.
The GEO made use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology to visualise the alignment of the drainage tunnels, sub-vertical drains, piezometers as well as the surrounding site environment and geological profile in a three-dimensional (3D) space. By transferring the groundwater data measured by the site-specific piezometers into the 3D BIM model, the Digital Twins technology allows 3D visualisation of the change of groundwater regime, enabling an all-weather and round-the-clock monitoring of the groundwater conditions in the Po Shan area.
The GEO is exploring potential initiatives for further enhancing the Digital Twins of Po Shan Drainage Tunnels in particular integrating a groundwater prediction model to the Digital Twins and making use of artificial intelligence to correlate raingauge data, piezometric readings and change of groundwater regime in the prediction process.
The Public Works Laboratories (PWL) of the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) is responsible for providing extensive range of materials testing services for the government works projects. Every year, there are more than 200,000 concrete samples and 30,000 steel rebar samples tested by PWL for various government works projects.
In light of the Government’s aspiration of providing high quality public services through the adoption of innovation and technologies, the PWL employed various innovation and technology applications to develop automated testing systems with a view to enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of testing services, enabling more effective use of human resources and reducing the risk of injury during manual operations. In particular, the PWL developed an Automated System for Concrete Cube Testing and an Automated System for Steel Rebar Testing. These two systems, which are equipped with computer control units to handle the entire testing processes, adopt numerous advance technologies such as robotic arm, radio frequency identification (RFID), computer vision and machine learning. As the two systems completely replace manual operations, testing efficiency and quality are greatly enhanced.
The Water Supplies Department (“WSD”) has introduced a Unmanned Surface Vessel (“USV”) system in recent years to perform automatic water quality monitoring and sampling in impounding reservoirs, boosting efficiency through adoption of innovation and technology. The USV system consists of a base station computer and four electric USVs. Each USV is equipped with a water quality monitoring unit and a water sampling unit. WSD staff can remotely control the USVs to navigate automatically along a pre-set route, monitor water quality and conduct sampling at designated locations.
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ContinueTo support handling emergency situations more effectively, WSD is progressively developing a geographic information system (GIS)-based Water Suspension Notification System (“WATSUN”) to assist in identifying the valves to be closed and the sections of water mains to be isolated for emergency repair works, thereby identifying the buildings to be affected and notifying the concerned Management Offices of affected large housing estates.
H2OPE Centre
In order to enhance the public’s understanding of conservation of water resources, the Water Supplies Department particularly sets up a water resources education centre open to the public - "H2OPE Centre". Visitors can learn about water resources with an easy-to-understand manner through exhibits, on-site demonstrations and interactive games. "H2OPE Centre" covers information on the water supply history of Hong Kong, natural water resources, waterworks heritages, reuse of grey water, waterworks projects and water efficiency, etc. The 4D immersive Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) will transcend the limitations of space and time and lead you to visit the H2OPE Centre and enable you to experience various exhibits and interactive games as if you were there.
The Relocation of Diamond Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs to Caverns
The Relocation of Diamond Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs to Caverns is one of the Government’s pilot schemes for cavern development. Under this project, the existing Diamond Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs will be relocated to caverns inside the mountain body at the south of Lion Rock so as to release about 4 hectares of land for housing and other uses beneficial to the people’s livelihood. Leveraging the Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) technology, this video enables visitors to experience “in-person” the cavern under construction and learn more about the project objectives, scope, construction method as well as environmental mitigation measures.
HATS Stage 2A - Sewage Conveyance System & Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works
To improve the water quality of Victoria Harbour, the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) was implemented by the Hong Kong Government in stages to provide treatment for the sewage collected from the urban areas on both sides of the Harbour. The works included the building of Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works, the world’s largest chemically enhanced primary treatment plant with a treatment capacity of 2.45 million cubic metres per day. Stage 1 and 2A were fully commissioned in 2001 and 2015 respectively.
Integrated Treatment Information & Tele-Alert System (INTEL) is a smart automatic water quality monitoring system for water treatment processes in Water Supplies Department. INTEL can analyze a large amount of real-time water quality data in the water treatment processes with a customer-made analytics. Based on the monitoring results, the system can execute auto-sampling & detection and early warning. Together with the "remote diagnosis and treatment" feature, both on-site operators and off-site personnel can monitor relevant analytical data and take appropriate actions in a timely manner. In this connection, manual operations, equipment costs and potential risks can be reduced. Furthermore, INTEL can enhance the productivity and optimize resource deployment.
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ContinueThe DSD set up “Hydrometric Information System”— utilising the Government Wide IoT Network (GWIN) and installing new model of sensors at drainage channels. Hydrometric data from drainage channels can be collected by the system more extensively. Consequently, it facilitates the planning of flood prevention measures and improves flood monitoring.
New Model of Water Level Sensor
- solving problems in data transmission and power supply encountered during deployment in the past
- greatly reduce the time required for and the cost of installing
- the size is smaller than that of the traditional one
- some new sensors can be powered by solar energy
“The Mini Bull” could apply the rotating tool in the front to fragment the accumulated sediments at the bottom of wet wells and its hydraulic dredging pump to pump the fragmented sediments to ground level for filtering and disposal. Its benefits include:
- enhance safety and efficiency by replacing workers to perform cleaning works in wet wells
- can be operated under continues sewage inflow through the incorporation of sonar imaging and positioning system, greatly increases the flexibility of the works
- driven by a separate hydraulic power pack, which helps reduce the vehicle size and weight to facilitate flexible navigation
This innovation project received a Silver Medal at the “International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2022”.
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Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) covers a wide range of work domains. With an aim to allow easier access to Customs information by the public and travellers, C&ED is actively developing the “Smart Customs Interactive Response System” (SIRS). The system utilises Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and Text-to-Speech technologies, and is supported by a powerful Customs central knowledgebase. SIRS is capable of answering enquiries lodged by the public and travellers in a prompt and accurate manner. The project can also promote C&ED’s image of innovation and bolster the development of the Government’s Smart City Blueprint.
A new two-tier registration regime for dealers in precious metals and stones has been introduced under the “Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022”. Customs & Excise Department (C&ED) will take charge of the regime and enforcement actions against non-compliance cases.
C&ED has all along been seeking to deploy more advanced equipment at various boundary control points to elevate customs clearance efficiency and detection capabilities. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), C&ED has been introducing more advanced equipment with automated contraband detection functions, including auto-detection devices for X-ray checkers with AI functions to be embedded, and computed tomography (CT) scanners. Auto-detection devices for X-ray checkers assist in screening for suspicious objects through analysis of the X-ray images of suspicious items against X-ray images in the database, thus enabling speedy automatic recognition of contrabands, such as firearms and ammunition, gun parts, weapons and cigarettes. Meanwhile, CT scanners are capable of producing 360-degree scanned images with no blind spots and automatic recognition of dangerous drugs and other contrabands. These devices would boost both the efficiency and precision of contraband detection, assist combating smuggling and other Customs-related offences and facilitate more speedy clearance of passengers and goods at boundary control points.
Smart Site Management Hub (SSMH), serving as the Digital Twin of Central Kowloon Route (CKR), is a web portal developed by the project team of CKR. With the integration of various innovative technologies including Internet of Thing (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Edge Cloud and Building Information Model (BIM) etc., SSMH can synchronise and consolidate data across contracts, to achieve single source of truth. SSMH can connect various data source to create synergy, which enhance collaboration and efficiency amongst the project team such that the project team can have the round-the-clock supervision and a better appreciation of the site situation.
Integrated Digitial Works Supervision System (iDWSS) is a cloud-based collaboration platform integrating data in Digitial Works Supervision System (DWSS) under 6 current works contracts of the Central Kowloon Route project. Data under 6 works contracts are standardized and subsequently visualized in the form of dashboards according to the user needs in different arenas. iDWSS also enables setting a benchmark and automated Key Performance Indictor (KPI) for comparison on performance among 6 works contracts, with reductions in manpower, time and cost.
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The UROV can operate at a depth of up to 300 meters and has six spiral propellers that can reach a top speed of 5 knots. It is equipped with three sets of high-resolution cameras to monitor the front and rear of the UROV and capture footage. Additionally, it has five 4000-lumen lighting groups for illumination. The robot also comes with one set of mechanical manipulator that can perform simple tasks such as grabbing and cutting. Moreover, it is equipped with a multi-beam sonar device with a detection range of 100 meters to assist with underwater search operations. In summary, this UROV is a powerful tool that can meet various underwater work requirements.
A project on “Setting Up UAS for Fire and Emergency Services” developed by a special team of the FSD won the second runner-up prize in the Leading owards Robotics Technologies Innovation Competition organised by the Smart Government Innovation LAB (Smart LAB) of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department as the strategic advisor in July 2021. The project has laid the ground stone for the use of UAS by the FSD in the near future.
Pilot Scheme - Artificial Intelligence-assisted Drone Image Analysis Software for Mountain Search and Rescue Operation
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ContinueSince 2014, the EMSD has been researching the development of BIM-AM System which takes advantage of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Asset Management (AM) to facilitate the smart building development.
In 2020, the EMSD has selected more than 300 government facilities with significant electricity consumption to conduct asset digitalisation works of Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) assets for BIM-AM adoption. The work process is mainly divided into five parts, including asset data input, document digitalisation, installation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags on major E&M equipment, data verification, and the construction of BIM models. As at today, over 100,000 E&M assets involving more than 2,000 E&M systems in over 200 existing government facilities were digitalised.
The asset data together with BIM models are deployed to the EMSD’s BIM-AM Systems, a patented asset management system, supporting remote monitoring, remote fault diagnosis and fast asset locating. Based on the pilot at EMSD Headquarters, at least 15% time-saving can be achieved in the operation and maintenance workflow. The EMSD hopes to working with the industry to promote the application of BIM-AM, enhance the quality of asset management, and move towards the new era of E&M digitalisation.
Since 2015, EMSD had been actively promoting the use of BIM for asset management in various occasions.
Champion:
Project Venue: Tin Shui Wai Hospital
Project Details: The project is using the case of BIM-AM for Emergency Response (loss of negative pressure in isolation rooms) to demonstrate the application of BIM-AM in Tin Shui Wai Hospital (TSWH)
1) Off-site equipment visualization, viewing of asset information,
2) On-site rapid asset locating,
3) Connection to CCMS interface for real-time remote monitoring,
4) Indication of the affected equipment location and past PM records, and viewing of equipment correlations through topology.
1st Runner-up
Project Venue: Civil Aviation Department Headquarters
Project Details: The project is demonstrating the application of BIM-AM on the maintenance works for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System in Civil Aviation Department Headquarters.
1) Illustration of filling in maintenance check list in BIM-AM system,
2) Making use of the RFID reader and RFID tags to identify the asset on-site,
3) Review of the asset information such as operation and maintenance manual, test reports and drawings by using BIM-AM system.
4) Interface of BIM-AM and other systems such as GWIN and water leakage detection sensors to achieve remote-monitoring the room situation off-site.
2nd Runner-up
Project Venue: Tai Lung Veterinary Laboratory
Project Details: This project has implemented BIM-AM to enhance the workflow efficiency for operation andmaintenance at unattended venue - Tai Lung Veterinary Laboratory.
1) Upkeep the asset information including the design requirement, T&C record, maintenance records, O&M manual and equipment specification in the BIM-AM system in order to avoid missing information.
2) Identification of the asset information and topology of the equipment by RFID technology specification in the BIM-AM system during the O&M inspection.
3) Connection between BIM-AM and GWIN to achieve real-time monitoring on the major E&M equipment.
Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) portal is a one-stop data “supermarket” for government and public use, which is free to view and download CSDI standard spatial data, and facilitates developers to build smart applications.
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ContinueGeoSpatialiser is a web-based online tool for the Government trial use to perform fast geo-coding on numerous inputted addresses, and return location information such as latitude and longitude by different searching algorithms. The tool pins the searched result as “building polygon” on a map, and allows user to download the result in excel and open and machine-readable format such as CSV, GeoJSON and GML.
"Unmanned Ground Penetrating Radar Robot Dog" is a unmanned remote-control robot dog with Ground Penetrating Radar system, with mechanical arm, with IoT sensors used in outdoor environment. It is the world’s most advanced subsurface mapping system, equipped with Stepped-Frequency Continuous-Wave (SFCW) technology and precise Real-time kinematic positioning (RTK). The true-ultrawideband antenna system and optimized electronics deliver unparalleled resolution and penetration depth – at the same time. It scans the underground to provide a clear 3D image of what lies beneath such as underground wastewater sources, expedient connections (mis-connection of storm drains and foul sewers). Unmanned Ground Penetrating Radar Robot Dog maps the findings with Augmented Reality (AR).
With ideas of EPD, assembly of HKSME and components provided by GBA, “Unmanned All Weather Mutli-terrain Robot” conducts remote underground and natural stream pollution monitoring.
"Multi-Terrain Remote Sampling Robot" can adapt various terrains through interchangeable tracks and tires to conduct remote pollution monitoring in underground channels and rivers (especially in complex underground drainage networks). It is also equipped with robotic arm to collect liquid and solid samples, which would then sent to the laboratory for further analysis.
Environmental Protection Department has used this new technology in Yuen Long town to track the location of pollution discharges successfully, helping the enforcement officers to collect evidence of suspected violations of the 《Water Pollution Control Ordinance》 and intercepted the relevant offenders.
"Unmanned 5G Auto-pilot Sampling Boat with Realtime Multi-parameters Water Quality Analyzing System" not only can carry out all-weather remote real-time water quality analyzing and sampling, but also work in some more dangerous waters to enhance flexibility. In addition, the " Unmanned 5G Auto-pilot Sampling Boat " has installed a real-time water quality analyzer and water sample sampler, which can perform real-time water quality analyzing (such as Dissolved Oxygen, pH, turbidity, etc.) and take water samples for sending to the laboratory for further analyzing to enhance the ability to detect water pollution and locating the source of pollution. The " Unmanned 5G Auto-pilot Sampling Boat with Realtime Multi-parameters Water Quality Analyzing System " once assisted in water quality analyzing and sampling in the waters near the airport.
The " Unmanned 5G Auto-pilot Sampling Boat with Realtime Multi-parameters Water Quality Analyzing System " is composed of all-weather electric unmanned boat, water sampling device, real-time water quality analyzer and a 5G computer network server. The " Unmanned 5G Auto-pilot Sampling Boat " has the "Global Positioning System", "Intelligent Automatic Obstacle Avoidance", "Preset Waypoint Automatic Navigation" and " Return To Home" functions. It can intelligently select the most suitable route when navigating along the preset route in order to ensure safe and smooth completion of water quality analyzing and sampling. "5G automatic navigation" utilizes 5G network, which is not restricted by traditional remote radio control method, and will not affect nearby places that are susceptible to radio influence. This will not only increase the coverage of detection, but also greatly increase the number of monitoring points, allowing enforcement officers to promptly identify pollution sources.
Pollution occurs not only on land, but also in underground water pipes and underwater. Environmental Protection Department uses " Unmanned underwater drone (submarine)" to enter rivers, seabeds, and pipes in outlets to detect broken or hidden effluent discharge pipes and strengthen the enforcement actions against pollution activities.
The " Unmanned underwater drone (submarine)" can discover potential sources of pollution in complex drainage networks, and collect water quality samples and solid samples at a depth of 80 meters underwater. It is equipped with a real-time multi-parameters water quality measurement device and water sampling device, which can perform real-time water quality monitoring (such as dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, etc.) . Collected samplers would be delivered to laboratory for further analysis, greatly increased working efficiency.
The " Unmanned underwater drone (submarine)" can also replace divers to observe the underwater environment, ecology and coral growth in waters that are difficult for divers to reach. As such, colleagues could understand the aquatic ecology of different water bodies in a safe environment, and examine the effectiveness of environmental protection work.
The " Unmanned underwater drone (submarine)" has also been used to monitor the coral ecology of the seabed near the "Three-runway System Project". “Unmanned underwater drone (submarine)" has also use to monitor Lam Tsuen River, investigate the pollution problems of Shing Mun River in Sha Tin and Kwai Chung Container Terminal.
In the complex environment with many high-rise buildings in Hong Kong, noise is often of multiple types and sources, and it is never easy to quickly identify the target noise being complained about. In the past, investigating complex cases of industrial and commercial noise sources, such as the noise from chillers, radiators, ventilation fans or pumps, often required several teams of investigators to search for multiple days.
In the middle of 2020, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) introduced an innovative portable "acoustic camera", which was the first to be used to investigate industrial and commercial noise. From the different colours displayed on the screen of the acoustic camera, the operators can "see" and locate the noisiest sources at a glance! It was particularly useful in locating the major noise sources in complicated environments, dark conditions and situations with multiple noise sources. The so-called "pictures have the truth" makes it convenient for all relevant stakeholders to understand the fact and follow up.
Since the introduction of the portable "acoustic camera" in 2021, investigators of the EPD have successfully handled about 90 complaints about complicated industrial and commercial noises. Now, the efficiency of related investigations has been greatly improved. Generally, it only takes two investigators to deploy the "acoustic camera" to shoot for a while to locate the unknown noise source, with savings of approximately more than 2 man-days per case compared with the conventional “on-off” testing method.
Portable “Acoustic Camera" works like a point-and-shoot camera aimed at noise source and immediately provides images. This quick identification has shaved many hours off investigators' work.
Real-time Phytoplankton Taxa Monitoring System adopts real-time in-situ technology for phytoplankton monitoring in Hong Kong waters. Such technology combines specialised flow-cytometry with sophisticated image capturing and analysis for high-throughput, species population automated and accurate identification of phytoplankton. The information acquired enables a more accurate and timely assessment on the population trend and the distribution of phytoplankton, which in turn will enhance our detection capacity and response time to red tide/harmful algal bloom incidents.
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Unmanned sampling drone with EPD invented and 3D printed water sampling equipment enables Environmental Protection Department investigators to water samples at inaccessible or unsafe locations.
Unmanned sampling drone not only could carry out aerial tasks, but also could obtain water samples at off-shore locations, inaccessible and unsafe locations in order to enable a safe working environment.
EPD invented and 3D printed water sampling equipment has been tested and modified repeatedly. It has collected samples from rivers and sea for emergency incidents such as oil spill, sewer damage, pollution in river, etc.
