About HKCRC
The InnoHK Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics (HKCRC) is a world-leading innovation platform dedicated to advancing smart construction. Established in 2020 under the Hong Kong SAR government's InnoHK initiative, HKCRC is a collaboration between the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the University of California, Berkeley.
Led by Professor Li Zexiang from HKUST, HKCRC brings together a team of top global researchers and industry experts, focusing on three core domains: Construction Robotics, Smart Machinery, and Smart Operations and Maintenance.
HKCRC delivers breakthrough technologies that redefine productivity, safety, and sustainability, creating real-world impact across the construction ecosystem
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Center Director
Prof. Zexiang LI
300+ Projects Colin Lam Ko Yin Professor of Engineering, HKUST
Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Co-founder of DJI, QKM, ePropulsion, etc.
IEEE Robotics and Automation Award 2019
Founder of XbotPark
Founder and Dean of Shenzhen InnoX Academy
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HKCRC Developments
2020
HKCRC Established
- Takes up Residence at Hong Kong Science Park
First Industry Advisory Committee Formed
- First R&D Team Moves into HKCRC
2021
- The First Science and Innovation Training Camp Held
- First HKCRC-HKUST Joint Master’s Program Enrolls Students
- Center Selected for InnoHK Project
- Winter Training Camp “Entrepreneurship Trainees” Launched
2022
- Organized Industry Seminar on Intelligent Construction Projects
- InnoHK Innovation Hong Kong Research Platform Launched
- Held the Summer “Dream Building Plan” Technology Innovation Training Camp
- Participated in the Construction Innovation Expo 2022
2023
- Hosted the 2023 China (Chongqing) International Intelligent Construction Industry Conference
- The SkylandX Team Won the Championship at the “Elevator Pitching Competition 2023”
- Collaborated with ROBOCON to Advance Technological Innovation
- Organized Two Training Camps
- Successfully Incubated Three Innovative Companies: SKYLAND INNOVATION, ZOEROBOT, and JBOT
2024
- Signed a MOU with the Housing Bureau
- Participated in the LEAP technology exhibition in Saudi Arabia, marking the first overseas exhibition of our products
- Awarded the Grand Prize at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, the Red Dot Award, and the Hong Kong Awards for Industries
- Participated in the International Construction Robotics Day, Beijing International Construction Expo, BEX Asia in Singapore, and The Big 5 Global in Dubai, expanding influence both domestically and internationally
- Organized the Hong Kong Future Technology Summit
- Co-organized the 2nd “Future Construction with Intelligent Innovaiton” Construction Robotics Competition
- Co-organized the Winter Training Camp
- The Center was successfully renewed
- Successfully incubated two innovative companies： Insight Technology and Beaver Intelligence
2025
- Organized a “Martial Arts Competition” or construction robots with the Housing Bureau
- Signed cooperation agreements with Zhejiang Construction Engineering Machinery Group Co., Ltd. and other institutions
- Participated in major exhibitions including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States, GITEX ASIA 2025 in Singapore and UK Construction Week
- Successfully organized the Smart Construction Summer Training Camp and Winter Mini Camp
- The AI Tower Crane System has Honored at CIC Innovation Award.
- Successfully incubated the innovative startup: CraneR Technology
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