Embodied Intelligence for Future Manufacturing: From Automation to Autonomous (supported by CMA)

Date: 20 Mar 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Venue: Yeung Kai Yin Memorial Lecture Theatre, 7/F., VTC Tower, No. 27 Wood Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese and Putonghua (no simultaneous interpretation)
Fee: Free of charge
 
This seminar is co-organised by the Advanced Manufacturing Training Board of VTC and the Pro-Act Training and Development Centre of VTC and supported by CMA. The manufacturing industry is experiencing a substantial shift towards “Embodied Intelligence.” This seminar will explore the transition from traditional automation to autonomous systems that possess self-learning and self-optimisation capabilities, aiming to enhance efficiency and strengthen competitive advantage.
 
Key focus areas:
  1. Harness automation to increase throughput, reduce costs, and deliver consistent quality.
  2. Utilise AI to enable predictive maintenance and quality assurance, as well as to drive data-driven decision-making.
  3. Explore how “Embodied Intelligence” empowers systems to learn, adapt, and optimise performance independently.
 
Guest speakers:
  1. Dr Kenneth PAK: Senior Lecturer, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
  2. Mr Francis LAM: Vice President, Strategy and Operations, Greater China, Siemens Digital Industries Software
  3. Mr Zhou Xing, Deputy Dean, Foshan Institute of Intelligent Equipment Technology
 
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/xqiMRkZBmJ