We are proud to announce our role as an industry partner in a landmark collaboration with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), centred on a groundbreaking AI medical imaging breakthrough that is set to redefine orthopaedic care in Hong Kong and beyond.
Led by Prof. Li Xiaomeng, the HKUST research team and Koln 3D has developed a novel AI-powered algorithm capable of generating precise, high-definition 3D models of bones and anatomical structures from just 2–4 X-ray images — compared to the 400–500 required for a conventional CT scan. This reduces radiation exposure by up to 99%, delivers results in under one minute, and addresses critical bottlenecks in the public hospital system where priority patients currently wait up to three weeks for a CT scan, compared to hours for an X-ray.
This breakthrough was recently presented to the public at a dedicated press event, where Prof. Li Xiaomeng, Assistant Professor from HKUST’s Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and Associate Director of the Center for Medical Imaging & Analysis, joined Mr. Edmond Yau, Founder and CEO of Koln 3D, and Dr. Tse Lung Fung, Orthopaedics & Traumatology Specialist and Medical Consultant to Koln 3D, to discuss the real-world applications of this technology and the future direction of the partnership — reflecting the shared commitment of all three parties to advancing patient care through innovation.
The press event attracted widespread attention from Hong Kong’s media community, with Koln 3D’s pivotal role as industry partner prominently featured across several of the city’s leading newspapers and publications — a testament to the far-reaching significance of this collaboration for the future of orthopaedic care.