Smart Transport Fund approves two AI-driven projects
Hong Kong's Smart Transport Fund has approved two new projects: one using large language models to automate temporary traffic arrangement design, and another developing generative AI-powered bus simulators for driver safety training. The fund is open year-round for applications.
The Hong Kong government's Smart Transport Fund has approved two new projects under its latest funding cycle, both leveraging artificial intelligence to improve traffic management and road safety.
The first project will develop a system that uses large language models to automatically generate temporary traffic arrangements. The system is designed to assist in planning traffic plans covering different construction stages, supporting related planning and management tasks.
The second project involves research into a generative AI-driven bus simulation cockpit and safety training system. By analysing bus operations, driving footage and accident data, the system will simulate real driving scenarios and provide personalised training functions for drivers to enhance their awareness of potential accident risks.
Details of the approved projects have been uploaded to the fund's website at stf.hkpc.org.
The Smart Transport Fund accepts applications year-round, providing grants to local organisations or enterprises for innovative technology research and applications aimed at facilitating travel, improving road network or surface usage efficiency, and enhancing driving safety. All applications are reviewed in batches by a management committee chaired by the Deputy Commissioner for Transport (Planning and Technical Services), which includes government representatives, industry experts and relevant stakeholder representatives.
The Transport Department has called on interested organisations and enterprises to actively submit applications, contributing ideas to help Hong Kong move towards a new era of transport and become a more liveable and sustainable city.
For application details, visit the fund's website. Enquiries can be directed to the fund secretariat at the Hong Kong Productivity Council by calling 2788 5536 or emailing [email protected].