On January 30, 2026, the Hong Kong Centre for Construction Robotics (HKCRC) officially launched its "Cross-Border Home Decoration Technology Innovation Camp" at Great Bay University’s Songshan Lake Campus in Dongguan.
 

The camp brings together 22 carefully selected participants from diverse backgrounds, including seasoned professionals from intelligent construction, smart homes, and cross-border e-commerce, as well as top student innovators from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tsinghua University, Harvard University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), Shenzhen University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Northwestern Polytechnical University.
 

The opening day set the stage with focused sessions on the latest trends in connected homes and sustainable innovation, led by experts from real estate tech research institutes, top design firms, and established founders. Guided by these insights, participants then moved into hands-on workshops, forming five interdisciplinary teams. Together, they applied design thinking to address concrete industry challenges, creating a dynamic blend of professional experience and innovative academic thinking.
 

Over the next three days, attendees will visit leading companies, refine their concepts, and ultimately present their ideas in a final pitch session, a critical step that translates collaborative ideation into tangible impact and potential implementation. This camp marks a powerful stride in co-creating the future of intelligent living, where practical industry experience meets visionary academic thinking to address real-world challenges in home technology.