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Unleashing Skills Today: AI Sparks
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Program CodePREU 2505
Program PeriodJuly 20 – 24, 2026 (5 days)
Level of StudyS4 - S5 / Year 11 - 12 / Grade 10 - 11 
AccommodationOptional - Residential Package (Aged ≥16) 
Application FeeHKD 250
Program FeeHKD 8,000
Application OpenDecember 1, 2025

Application Deadline: 

  • March 31 2026 (23:59 HKT) - For Non-Local Students and those eligible to study in Hong Kong
  • May 31, 2026 (23:59 HKT) - For Local Students and those eligible to study in Hong Kong
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Program Description
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This five-day program introduces students to the exciting world of AI through hands-on exploration. Participants will learn how to train custom vision models, practice Python programming and apply AI to a real-time task. The journey culminates in building a smart robotic car that combines computer vision and hardware sensors to navigate simple tasks. This workshop empowers students with creativity, problem-solving skills and practical experience in connecting AI models to real-world robotics demonstrations.  

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  • AI foundations  
  • Game-play with custom model
  • Python Basics  
  • Image Processing
  • AI + Robotics Integration I
  • AI + Robotics Integration II
  • Smart Self-Driving Robotic Car I
  • Smart Self-Driving Robotic Car II 
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Passing Requirement
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Complete at least 80% of course work 

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Attendance Requirement
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Class attendance is expected and required. The minimum attendance required is 70%. 

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Prof. Tim WOO
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Prof Kam-Tim Woo received his BEng, MPhil and PhD degrees from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 1995, 1997 and 2005, respectively, all in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He received first prize in IEEE Student Paper Contest for Undergraduate Students (Hong Kong Chapter) and second prize in Varisty Competition in Electronic Design in 1994. He was a recipient of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship in 1995 for his MPhil. studies in motion control.
 

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