On 14 March 2025, the Trustworthy AI and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (TASLAB) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) welcomed Mr. Kenny Lau, Chief Technology Officer of S.F. Express Hong Kong, for a strategic visit. The meeting focused on advancing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies and accelerating the development of Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy (LAE), a sector poised to redefine urban logistics, emergency response and regional connectivity. Dr. Wen Weisong, Administrative Supervisor of TASLAB, organized the discussion with Mr. Lau.
Discussion topics
- UAV innovations: progress in drone delivery systems, autonomous navigation and AI-driven airspace management.
- Low-altitude economy: opportunities for Hong Kong to pioneer smart air mobility infrastructure, regulatory frameworks and cross-sector partnerships.
- Sustainability & safety: balancing technological growth with environmental and operational safeguard policies.
TASLAB members actively exchanged opinions with Mr. Kenny Lau.
The discussion gave participants valuable insights and produced meaningful ideas about the industries affected by the low-altitude economy.
As a global logistics hub, Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to lead the low-altitude economy, a growing sector projected to unlock billions in economic value through aerial logistics, surveillance and passenger transport. S.F. Express, a pioneer in drone delivery trials across Greater China, brings critical industry insights, while TASLAB’s research in aeronautical systems provides the technical backbone for scalable solutions.
Group photos from the visit.
TASLAB looks forward to further exchanges and closer collaboration with S.F. Express.