Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and robotics technology to initiate a paradigm shift to increase production, quality and work safety.
About
Centre for Transformative Garment Production (TransGP) was established with the collaborative effort of The University of Hong Kong and Tohoku University. The Centre aims to provide solutions for the needs of the future society, where labor shortage would arise from population aging, and where increasing percentage of the mankind will be living in megacities. The Centre also targets at driving paradigm shift for reindustrializing selected sectors, i.e. garment industry, which is still relying on labor-intensive operations but with clear and identified processes for transformation. A number of goals are expected to be achieved through the Centre’s research programmes, such as to leverage the proprietary AI and robotics technology to shorten development cycles and to improve engineering efficiency to lower process cycle times, and to prevent faults and increase safety by automating risky activities.
TransGP is a collaboration between
Directors
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Managing Director
Taikoo Professor of Engineering & Chair Professor of Microsystems Technology
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Hong Kong
Deputy Managing Director
Chair Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The University of Hong Kong
Programme Leaders
Programme Coleaders
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Hong Kong
Director, Professor
Tough Cyberphysical AI Research Center
Tohoku University
Research Focuses
Smart Garment Sewing
AI robotic solution to handle complex 2D & 3D sewing
Existing garment sewing process requires separate fixtures for each garment style and size. AI robotic automated sewing system can eliminate the use of fixture, allowing for greater flexibility and efficiency in the manufacturing process for both 2D and 3D sewing. This means that the same machine can be used to sew together different styles and sizes of garment parts, reducing the time and cost associated with producing and changing out fixtures. Ultimately, this can lead to increased production speed, improved quality, and cost savings for garment manufacturers.
Smart Garment Handling
Development of AI-based dual arm robotic system for grasping textile and deformable materials
The handling of garments in factories remains heavily reliant on manual work due to the challenges imposed by the softness of textiles, making them difficult to be identified and manipulated by machines. To address this, the Center has developed an AI-assisted dual-arm robotic system capable of handling highly deformable materials, including fabrics. This technology enables the robot to perform repetitive tasks like positioning, folding, and packaging of garments.
Smart & Agile Garment Collaborative Process
Development of AI robots that can collaborate with human in a production environment
TransGP is pushing the boundaries of innovation by developing collaborative robots that work alongside human workers. Our revolutionary technologies include an advanced human-body digitization system which can reliably recognize and predict the motions of human workers, allowing the robot to anticipate their next move. By reacting collaboratively with the worker, the robots can seamlessly complete a variety of tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity in the workplace. The Centre is also specialized in VR/AR applications and ground control system for smart material transport in complex and dynamic garment production environments.
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Centre for Transformative Garment Production
Units 1215-1220, 12/F, Building 19W,
SPX1, Hong Kong Science Park,
Pak Shek Kok, N.T., Hong Kong
(852) 3910 3710
(852) 3910 3707