MiniMover
Overview
This innovation is equipped with an advanced sensor suite. Through the technologies of deep learning and sensor fusion, MiniMover is capable of planning suitable path with collision avoidance of obstacles in crowded and dynamic environment. Moreover, Minimover can take lift rides and pass-through doorways autonomously to carry out short-path delivery mission.
Technical name of innovation
Development of Enhanced Deep Learning System for Low-speed Autonomous Mobility
Commercialisation opportunities
Licensing
Problem addressed
The system can address the severe shortage in human labour, handle complicated tasks that required round-the-clock processing, reduce human errors, and lower the risk of pandemic outbreak due to human contact.
Innovation
- Through unmanned delivery, last-mile delivery tasks can be performed in a more frequent and less labour-intensive way, while avoiding collision.
- Respond to different site scenarios, including taking lift rides and pass through doorways, and move to the destination autonomously.
- With Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms applied, inspection and patrolling can be performed with staff and MiniMover working together, enhancinge the operation efficiency at customised sites.
Key impact
- Allow full customisation for different applications and scenarios.
- Instant communication with lifts and doorways to perform delivery tasks autonomously.
Award
- The 2nd Asia Exhibition of Inventions Hong Kong – Silver Medal (December 2019).
- Silver Medal in the 2021 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
Application
- Carry out last-mile delivery among buildings, parks and warehouses
- Perform inspection and patrol tasks
- Provide indoor delivery services within various kind of buildings
Patent
Hong Kong Short-term Patent:
30029868A
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS)
Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) (formerly Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre) was established in 2006 and is fully integrated as a business division under HKPC on 1 April 2025. APAS continues to undertake market-led R&D programmes spanning green transportation, smart mobility, intelligent systems and emerging applications, as well as commercialises R&D results in collaboration with industry, universities and technology institutes to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's automotive and other transportation sectors in new energy and smart driving.
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