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Hong Kong and Spain join forces on wearables research

04/07/2019
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) and the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research development and knowledge exchange.  

The MoU aims to strengthen development of sensor and wearable technology and will include ways to measure physiological and biomechanical phenomena, leading to the design of new devices and testing methods.

Prof Edwin Keh, CEO of HKRITA, said: “Sensor and wearable technologies will make a great impact on our social development, allowing us to explore more possibilities. Our collaboration will generate useful and productive innovations for industry and society.” 


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