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IVE Engineering Discipline Project Exhibition 2026 cum ​Scholarship Presentation Ceremony for Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme-Eligible Programmes
Jul 2026

The annual Engineering Discipline Project Exhibition serves as a platform for students to translate academic knowledge into creative, real-world solutions. This year, the exhibition’s grand Kick-off Ceremony was held on 2 July 2026 at the Hall of IVE (Sha Tin), running alongside the prestigious Scholarship Award Presentation Ceremony for Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme (VPAS)-Eligible Programmes. 

 

Staged on 2 and 3 July 2026, the two-day exhibition showcased more than 20 outstanding student projects across multiple engineering fields were presented. The projects addressed key societal challenges, including: urban renewal and sustainable developmentenvironmental conservationoccupational safety and healthsmart city technologiesand community support and inclusive designEach exhibit clearly demonstrated the technical expertise and inventive vision of the next generation. 

 

We were privileged to welcome Ir Prof Frank Chan, President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), as our Guest of Honour. The event also drew distinguished guests from government, industry, and academic sectors. Attendees were guided through the exhibition, engaging in meaningful, face-to-face dialogues with student teams to appreciate the design concepts behind their creations and witness the breakthroughs of these emerging talents. 

 

Furthermore, 11 representatives from 8 sponsor corporations graced the stage to personally present scholarship awards to their respective non-local student recipientsin recognition of their excellence during industry attachments, while also celebrating the fruitful outcomes of industry–academia collaboration. 

 

 

Featured Projects:   

 

Designed by  

Project  

1 

HD in Computer and Electronic Engineering 
EG114403 

B-SAFE: LLM Based Building Defect Identification with Ultra Wideband Positioning and Dashboard Integration 

 
B SAFE is an AI powered building safety platform that enables users to report defects simply by uploading a smartphone photo. To address inspection coverage challenges in aging buildings, the system turns a standard smartphone into a “software defined” inspection instrument. 

 

B SAFE operates via a five stage workflow: photo capture, indoor positioning, mobile upload, cloud based AI analysis, and a dashboard for stakeholders. Ultra Wideband (UWB) anchors pre-installed in buildings provide precise indoor positioning via Time of Flight (ToF) ranging. For defect analysis, B SAFE utilises a multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) to classify defects (e.g. concrete spalling, wall cracks, peeling paint), generate risk assessments, and recommend actions. 

 

By linking visual evidence with precise coordinates, B SAFE creates traceable “Digital Building Medical Records”, streamlining inspection and remediation workflows end to end. 
 

2 

 
HD in  
Geospatial Science and Land Surveying  

EG114143 

Towards Net Zero: AI Bird Monitoring and Laser-Based Carbon Mapping 

 

Achieving net-zero carbon emissions requires innovative approaches that integrate ecological monitoring with advanced carbon assessment techniques. This project presents a multidisciplinary framework combining Land Surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to evaluate biodiversity and carbon dynamics within urban environments in support of net-zero objectives. 

 

The initiative focuses on three interconnected objectives:  

(1) To analyse avian ecological patterns through AI-driven visual and acoustic detection, to identify bird species, monitor their frequency, and understand behavioural patterns.  

(2) To evaluate site-level carbon neutrality by estimating tree carbon storage and surrounding carbon emissions using laser-based techniques AND cross-disciplinary methodologies from the  Department of Health and Life Sciences (HLS), constructing a composite measure designed to evaluate the feasibility of achieving net-zero conditions at the site level. 

 

(3) To develop a GIS-enabled web portal that consolidates and visualises integrated real-time bird activity, hotspot spatial distribution and carbon storage metrics within a centralised dashboard  for effective sustainability planning toward net-zero goals. 
 

3 

HD in Mechanical Engineering 
EG114701 

IMechE Design Challenge 2026: External Pipe Climbing Robot for Inspection and Maintenance Applications 

 

This project was developed for the IMechE Design Challenge 2026. It involves the design and fabrication of a compact external pipe climbing robot that can move autonomously along a vertical pipe while carrying a variable chain load. The device is required to climb upwards, contact the top barrier, return to the starting position, and release the load at a designated section. 

 

The project demonstrates the potential application of climbing robotic technologies in industrial inspection and maintenance. Similar systems may be further developed for checking pipes, wire ropes and cable systems, such as building services pipework, suspension bridge cables, overhead utility lines and lift/elevator ropes. These applications are particularly relevant where access is difficult, confined, elevated or potentially hazardous. 

 

By reducing the need for scaffolding, working-at-height operations and manual inspection, such robotic systems can help improve safety, efficiency and consistency in condition monitoring. Through this project, students applied mechanical design, power transmission, control, prototyping and testing skills to address practical engineering needs related to safety, accessibility and automation. 
 

4 

HD in Computer and Data Engineering 
EG114405 
 
Diploma of Vocational Education (Electrical Engineering) 
FS113374 
 
Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (Engineering) 
FS113850 

SEMSS - Smart Escalator Maintenance Safety System  

 
The Smart Escalator Maintenance Safety System (SEMSS) is a modular safety solution designed for installation on existing escalator systems to enhance worker protection during maintenance operations. 

The system integrates an AI camera for real-time detection of personnel within hazardous zones, combined with a smart barrier that provides clear visual status indication. It includes a delay starter mechanism that introduces a controlled time buffer before system activation, allowing operators sufficient reaction time. A two-button starter requires simultaneous confirmation from both ends of the escalator, ensuring coordinated operation and eliminating risks caused by miscommunication. 

All components are designed with a non-destructive installation approach, enabling seamless integration into existing escalator control systems without structural modification. The system supports wireless communication and flexible placement, making it suitable for retrofit applications across different sites. 

SEMSS provides a practical, scalable solution by combining intelligent monitoring with controlled activation, improving operational safety while maintaining system compatibility. 
 

5 

HD in Computer and Electronic Engineering 
EG114403 

AquaPulse  

 

6 

DVE(Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) 
FS113384 

Smart Racket 

7 

HD in Building Services Engineering 
EG114702 

Sustainable Energy-Saving Water Curtain Wall 

8 

HD in Building Services Engineering 
EG114702 

ReCondense – Green Engineering Cycle System for Air-Conditioning Condensate Water Recovery 

9 

HD in Building Studies  
EG114105 

Ma Tau Wai Estate 1962 

10 

HD in Architectural Technology and Design 
EG114142 

Digital Twins (BIM + AI) - Sha Tin "Tsang Tai Uk" Conservation Works 

11 

HD in Automotive Engineering 
EG114705  

Enhancement of Fuel Tank Empty Alarm System for Frontloaders 

12 

DVE(Electronic and Computer Engineering) 
FS113381 

Bus Driver Simulator 

13 

HD in Building Studies 
EG114105 

Old Building Renovation 

 

14 

HD in Computer and Electronic Engineering 
EG114403 

AI-Powered Smart Bollard Network for Pedestrian Safety 

15 

HD in Architectural Studies 
EG114128 

Study on the Youth Centre Design Through the Integration of High-Energy Youth Activities 

16 

HD in Computer and Electronic Engineering 
EG114403 

An Intelligent Human–Computer Interface Using Facial Expression Recognition Technology 

17 

Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (Engineering) 

FS113850 

AI-Driven Fitness Grip Ball 

18 

HD in Mechanical Engineering 
EG114701 

A Mechanical Design On Exoskeleton Mount To Provide Walking  Assistance For People With Disabilities 

19 

HD in Building Services Engineering 
EG114702 

AIoT-Based Fire Escape Passage Safety Monitoring System 

20 

Higher Diploma in Computer and Data Engineering 

EG114405 

SmartRescue: Indoor Emergency Location Sharing System 

21 

Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering 
EG114705 

Conversion of Conventional Vehicle Chassis into Battery-Electric Propulsion Systems

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