Harbin Engineering University Vice President YU Zhiwen Visits PolyU’s TAS Lab to Strengthen Research Ties

HONG KONG – November 10, 2025 – The TAS Lab at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today welcomed a distinguished delegation from Harbin Engineering University (HEU), led by Vice President YU Zhiwen. The visit was organized to demonstrate the lab’s latest advancements in autonomous systems and to deepen the research partnership between the two institutions.

The visit began with a guided tour of the [FJ005 Indoor Flight Arena], the lab’s state-of-the-art research and testing facility.

Following the tour, the HEU delegation received a comprehensive briefing on the lab’s key projects, presented by the TAS Lab’s core research team:

Mr. ZHU Fengchi delivered a presentation on the achievements of the Joint Laboratory and the fruitful collaboration between PolyU and HEU.

Mr. LIU Xikun introduced the T2 Drone Project, providing a detailed overview and demonstration of the UAV’s advanced capabilities.

Mr. XIAO Naigui and Mr. HU Jiahao presented the lab’s autonomous cleaning drone and gave a technical demonstration of several other specialized UAV projects.

Prof. JIANG Yiping and Prof. GAO Zhen showcased the capabilities of the indoor flight arena and presented the lab’s wider research outcomes in autonomous navigation and control.

The demonstrations also included an introduction to the lab’s Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) platforms, illustrating the breadth of the TAS Lab’s expertise in autonomous robotics.

The session fostered a productive and in-depth discussion, with Vice President Yu and the HEU delegation engaging with the researchers on the technical innovations presented. The visit marks another significant step in the ongoing collaboration between the two universities, paving the way for continued innovation in autonomous systems.