Press Release
LegCo Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observes demonstration of “Smart Environment” (with photos)
The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observed a demonstration of “Smart Environment” at Wan Chai Promenade today (27 May) to learn about the latest technologies adopted by the Administration to monitor environmental pollution.
Members first received an update on the implementation of “Smart Environment” initiatives under the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0 from representatives of the Administration. Members were then briefed on the application of “metamaterial noise barriers” for railway maintenance works and observed demonstrations on the use of various technologies to enhance environmental pollution monitoring, including the use of an “AI robotic dog” and a “mesh network sampling robot squad” to detect pollution sources, an “unmanned water sampling boat” to monitor water quality, and a drone equipped with “miniature sniffing sensor” to detect real-time emissions of air pollutants from ocean-going vessels.
During the visit, Members exchanged views with representatives of the Administration on matters such as facilitating the application and the development of technologies for environmental protection.
Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City, Hon Elizabeth QUAT, Subcommittee members Hon Andrew LAM Siu-lo, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung and Prof Hon William WONG Kam-fai; as well as non-Subcommittee member Hon Edward LEUNG Hei.
Ends/Tuesday, 27 May 2025
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The Legislative Council Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City observes a demonstration of “Smart Environment” at Wan Chai Promenade today (27 May). Members receive an update from representatives of the Administration on the implementation of “Smart Environment” initiatives under the Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0.
LegCo Members observe a demonstration of an “AI robotic dog” tracing pollution sources.
The Chairman of the Subcommittee on Matters Relating to the Development of Smart City, Hon Elizabeth QUAT (fifth right), and other LegCo Members pose for a group photo with representatives of the Administration.