EdUHK hosts the 5th Artificial Intelligence and Education Forum Announces the Establishment of the “Robotics and Embodied Intelligence Laboratory”
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) today (19 March ) held the Fifth Artificial Intelligence and Education Forum at its Tai Po campus, attracting over 100 representatives from academia, industry, government departments, and schools to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational ecosystem. During the forum, EdUHK announced the establishment of the Robotics and Embodied Intelligence (REI) Laboratory to drive educational innovation in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Professor Xu Guandong, Assistant Vice President (Artificial Intelligence and Education Innovation), Chair Professor of Artificial Intelligence, and Director of the University Research Facility of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at EdUHK, who delivered the welcome address. Professor Xu noted that artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming educational models. He said the REI Laboratory will focus on research in AI and digital competencies, nurture innovative thinking among teachers and students, and strengthen collaboration among industry, academia, and research sectors to facilitate the practical application of technologies.
The forum featured keynote speeches, invited talks, industry sharing sessions, and panel discussions. Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President of EdUHK, delivered a keynote speech titled “The Future of Education in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence,” examining human–AI collaboration and ethical issues in light of global trends and the University’s practices. Professor Yang Zongkai of Central China Normal University gave a speech titled “Educational Transformation and Development in AI Era,” analysing the transformation of smart education from a national strategic perspective. Professor Yan Zi, Head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at EdUHK, presented “Revisiting Adaptive Learning: Empowering Students in an AI-Driven Learning Environment” and demonstrated in real time through EdUHK’s EASE (Efficient Adaptive System for Education) platform how AI can enable large-scale personalised learning.
Invited Speaker Professor Song Yanjie from the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at EdUHK delivered a talk titled “Enhancing Students’ Emotional Well-being through an AI-Powered app — EmoCare,” showcasing how AI can analyse students’ journals and generate therapeutic content. Dr Sun Daner from the same department presented “Reflections and Practices on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Scenarios,” reviewing the development of the field and highlighting cutting-edge achievements.
In the industry sharing session, Dr Zheng Fan, Senior Director of Curriculum and Research at UBTech, introduced the application of humanoid robots across educational scenarios. Mr Shi Caoli, Solution Director of Seewo K12 Business Unit, shared practical experiences of applying artificial intelligence in teaching contexts.
The panel discussion was moderated by Professor Susanna Yeung Siu-Sze, Associate Vice President (Academic Quality Assurance) and Professor of Department of Psychology at EdUHK, together with Professor Yan Zi. Three EdUHK scholars explored topics including AI-assisted feedback, dynamic modeling of communities of inquiry, and the application of multimodal generative AI in K–12 science education.
EdUHK will continue to promote innovation in education and technology through forums, workshops, and collaborative projects. Leveraging the REI Laboratory as a platform, the University aims to bring together academia, industry, and policymakers to jointly explore the potential of artificial intelligence and robotics in education.
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EdUHK hosts the 5th Artificial Intelligence and Education Forum Announces the Establishment of the “Robotics and Embodied Intelligence Laboratory”
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