Edge-AI Powered Multi-Sensor Aerial Inspector for Tunnel Surface
Established in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards is the only S&T (science and technology) awards competition that recognizes new commercial products, technologies, and materials for their technological significance that are available for sale or license. The R&D 100 Awards, celebrating the program's 60th Anniversary this year, has long been a benchmark of excellence for industry sectors as diverse as telecommunications, high-energy physics, software, manufacturing, and biotechnology. This 2022 R&D 100 winner is listed below, along with its respective category.
Category: Software/Services
Developers: Hong Kong Productivity Council
Co-Developers: Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), HKSAR and Hyder-Meinhardt Joint Venture (HMJV)
Hong Kong
Product Description:A breakthrough of applying drone with on-board AI technology and edge-computing device for efficient and real-time tunnel defect inspection. With self-learning and continuous learning capability, it can work efficiently without GPS and with low light, significantly minimising human errors and reducing safety risks when compare to traditional tunnel inspection methods.
Developers: Hong Kong Productivity Council
Co-Developers: Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD), HKSAR and Hyder-Meinhardt Joint Venture (HMJV)
Hong Kong
Product Description:A breakthrough of applying drone with on-board AI technology and edge-computing device for efficient and real-time tunnel defect inspection. With self-learning and continuous learning capability, it can work efficiently without GPS and with low light, significantly minimising human errors and reducing safety risks when compare to traditional tunnel inspection methods.

Edge-AI Powered Multi-Sensor Aerial Inspector for Tunnel Surface