One North, Yuen Long - One North AI Summer Camp Kicks Off, Integrating Tech Innovation into Community Life

Description

Hosted by Sino Inno Lab and The Spark under Sino Group, together with One North and Hong Kong Social Venture Fund, the 'One North AI Summer Camp' officially opens today. The public is welcome to participate free of charge on 2-3 August and 9-10 August (Saturdays and Sundays) with direct access to cutting-edge technologies. This summer camp features a diverse range of activities, from foundational exploration to leadership development, offering immersive tech experiences, interactive workshops, and AI technology exhibitions that cater to participants of all ages with a blend of knowledge and fun.

Highlight of Activities

Activity Name — Tech Innovation Experience Day: Little Engineers' Power Generation Mission

Parents and children work together to make hand-cranked and wind power generators, learning how wind energy is converted into electrical energy. Big Bang Academy guides each participating family to design a wind energy city model, igniting children's imagination. Every little innovation is a significant step towards a greener future — let's spark children's scientific passion and infuse hope and power into our planet!

Session Time

3 August 2025 (Sunday)

· 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

(On-site registration, limited quota, first-come-first-served)

Algae and the Future: Children's Zero-Carbon Lab

Microalgae play a crucial role in maintaining Earth's climate balance by absorbing carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. In these two workshops, children will delve into the world of these tiny yet powerful organisms and discover how they contribute to a healthier planet.

Session Time

2-3 August 2025 (Saturday and Sunday)

· 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

9-10 August 2025 (Saturday and Sunday)

· 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

· 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

(On-site registration, limited quota, first-come-first-served)

VR Underwater World

Using cutting-edge VR and 3D technologies, step into an underwater virtual world crafted by primary school students from Wong Kam Fai Secondary School of Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School. Participants must dodge surging ocean trash within 60 seconds, challenging their reflexes! This experience is created using the immersive CAVE system vCAVE from Votanic, a startup based at the University of Hong Kong, aiming to convey the importance of ocean sustainability.

AI Chess Zone

AI robots simulate professional chess players' thinking through AI computations, analyzing participants' chess moves and engaging in matches. Whether a beginner or an expert, everyone can challenge the SenseRobot interactive chess robot designed by SenseTime, stimulating strategic thinking and inspiring chess talents among both adults and children.

AR Art Painting of the North

Yuen Long, located in the northwest New Territories, is a basin embraced by mountains, rivers, and wetlands, fostering a diverse ecological environment and habitat! Through 'AR Art Painting of the North', Hong Kong registered charitable organization 'Say Yes Education Foundation' combines AR (augmented reality) technology to showcase the natural scenery and wildlife of Yuen Long, leading participants on a journey through Hong Kong's ecological treasures, including Hong Kong Wetland Park, Nam Sang Wai, Mai Po Nature Reserve, and Yuen Long Park Bird Tower. Children color the animals on the coloring paper, and their creative works come to life instantly through the AR program's capture lens!

Jumping Grid World

The novel interactive floor blends visual arts with sensing technology, allowing interactions through floor-stepping. Sensors detect players' movements and send signals to LED lights, triggering different effects and game elements. Both adults and children can experience how body movements create dynamic effects, challenging their intelligence, judgment, and stamina! This interactive floor system, Reno Vloor, developed by Reno VR Limited, incorporates interactive LED lights and sensors, offering players a range of exciting sports activities and games, such as virtual sports and interactive puzzles.

VR North District Cycling

LocoBike, a shared bike startup incubated by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2017, presents a VR cycling experience. Participants only need to sit on the LocoBike and wear a VR headset to virtually cycle along the bike path in Nam Sang Wai, Yuen Long, immersing themselves in the tranquil rural scenery woven together by Tian Ye, fish ponds, and nature. Even those who have never learned to ride a bike can enjoy the joy and freedom it brings through this safe, simple, and immersive experience.