On 29 June 2026, the Trustworthy AI and Autonomous Systems Laboratory (TASLAB) took part in the PolyU-Tsinghua Alumni Association Jiangsu Visit and the PolyU industry-university-research achievements exhibition held in Wuxi. The event brought together university leaders, alumni representatives, government officials, research institutes and industry partners to promote technology exchange, innovation collaboration and the translation of research outcomes into real-world applications.
Fuyao Award
During the event, TASLAB’s project “Safe, Trustworthy and AI-driven Intelligent UAV System for Building Facade Cleaning” received the Fuyao Award. The award recognises the project’s innovation in autonomous aerial operations, trustworthy AI, environmental perception and intelligent robotic systems for high-rise facade cleaning. The project aims to improve the safety, efficiency and intelligence of building exterior maintenance by integrating UAV autonomy, sensing, planning and reliable control technologies.
Technology showcase
TASLAB also presented several research and technology products to the guests, including GNSS/IMU positioning boards, the DroneExplorer ultra-visual exploration UAV and self-developed UWB devices. Through on-site demonstrations and technical exchanges, the team introduced the laboratory’s recent progress in high-precision navigation, autonomous exploration, multi-sensor fusion and intelligent unmanned systems.
Guests
Distinguished participants included:
- Dr. Lam Tai-fai, Permanent Honorary President of the PolyU-Tsinghua Alumni Association and Chairman of the Council of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
- Professor Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President of PolyU
- Professor Zijian Zheng, Vice President of PolyU
- Professor Qiping Shen, Associate Vice President of PolyU
- Professor Guoquan Huang, Director of the PolyU Wuxi Technology and Innovation Research Institute
- Professor Mingyuan Li, Deputy Director of the Institute
Ms. Zhu Xiaohong, Vice Chairperson of the CPPCC Xinwu District Committee, and Mr. Chen Weiliang, Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Administrative Committee of the Airport Economic Development Zone, as well as Secretary of the Shuofang Subdistrict Party Working Committee, also attended the event.
The event strengthened TASLAB’s engagement with the Yangtze River Delta innovation ecosystem and created opportunities for collaboration in the low-altitude economy, intelligent robotics, autonomous systems and trusted AI applications.