Campus X, a STEAM education institution created by the team from local robotics company Rice Robotics, announced Wednesday that it is partnering with leading artificial intelligence (AI) software company SenseTime’s education brand, Magic Lab, to launch “Sense AI”, an innovative AI education program designed for Hong Kong students.

The duo said in a statement that the program comprised six comprehensive modules over a total of 24 lessons from fundamental AI principles to mastering advanced techniques.

Designed to equip students with a well-rounded knowledge of AI, the program aims to empower young minds to navigate the new era of artificial intelligence and tackle the evolving challenges of the modern world.

According to the statement, the approach can help foster students’ interest in technology and familiarize them with the definition and applications of AI, and foundational concepts such as basic image recognition, object detection, and facial authentication.

Participants can gain introductory coding experience through the interactive games and exercises.

Through hands-on operations and programming exercises, it aims to cultivate students’ logical and innovative thinking.

They will also learn how to use Python to process images and develop AI applications.

The synergies arising from the partnership between Campus X and SenseTime will deliver unparalleled AI education to students, said the statement.

Moving forward, both parties will tap on their collective expertise to continue accelerating the growth of Hong Kong’s tech talent pool and strengthen the city’s position as an international innovation hub.

Tylor Ng, General Manager of Campus X, said they are committed to breaking the traditional education norm, which often limits the creative young mind.

According to him, their courses emphasize hands-on practice, practical learning, as they believe this is the most effective approach.

He also noted as engineers, they integrate extensive industry experience into their teaching, ensuring the content is the most up-to-date and highly practical.

Lynn Dai, Vice President of SenseTime’s Large Model Business Unit and Dean of the SenseTime Education Research Institute, said their partnership with Campus X to launch the AI course in the city is testament of their commitment to nurturing tech talent for the city.

As AI becomes increasingly interwoven in our daily lives, he noted it is crucial to equip their youth with relevant knowledge to become the next generation of innovators.

Campus X, a Hong Kong-based education institution, has been focused on robotics, AI and STEAM education to prepare young students for the rapidly evolving technological environment.

Since it was founded in early 2024, the institution has provided widely recognized STEAM and AI courses to over 3,000 students in Hong Kong.

It has collaborated with many local primary and secondary schools to offer hands-on robotic experiences, allowing students to learn outside the classroom.

It is noted a renowned international school in Hong Kong has included Campus X courses into its regular school curriculum this year.

In addition, in September and October of the new school year, Campus X will be partnering with Tech Seed Development to sponsor students from 30 primary and secondary schools to visit a local robotics R&D center and try assembling a robot themselves.

SenseTime established the Magic Lab with a focus on driving AI education for K-12 students.

Leveraging SenseTime’s deep expertise and experiences in artificial intelligence, Magic Lab offers a diverse array of programs aimed at igniting the next generation’s passion towards transformative technology.

Magic Lab had previously brought its AI courses that integrate theoretical and hands-on modules to markets such as Mainland China and Singapore.

Through different formats like classroom lessons, experiential workshops and internships, students are able to experience first-hand how these cutting-edge technologies empower our everyday lives by building their own AI products.

With a curriculum that dives deep into the various aspects of machine intelligence, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a tech-driven future.

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