OPPO and HKPolyU Renew Collaboration and Launch Joint Innovation Research Centre to Expand AI Imaging Frontiers

Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.

(OPPO) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) held a signing ceremony to further deepen their

collaboration based on the agreement signed in 2022,

contributing to the integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

OPPO will collaborate with PolyU to increase funding

According to the renewal agreement, OPPO will collaborate with PolyU to increase funding

and technology investment, upgrading the “PolyU-OPPO Joint Innovation Research Centre”,

which marks a new chapter in the comprehensive partnership in AI imaging technology.

The signing ceremony took place last Friday (1 November) at the PolyU campus,

witnessed by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU and Mr Jason LIAO, President of OPPO Research Institute.

The agreement was signed by Prof. Christopher CHAO,

Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU and Mr Zheng QIN, Head of Industry-Academia Affairs of OPPO.

Under the framework of the agreement, the “PolyU-OPPO Joint Innovation Lab”

will be upgraded to the “Joint Innovation Research Centre.”

Additionally, OPPO will provide no less than RMB 30 million over the next five years

to expand the scale of co-trained PhD and postdoctoral researchers, promoting technical development and

exploration in imaging algorithms while further deepening the collaborative efforts between OPPO

and PolyU in AI imaging technology.

“In the three years of collaboration between OPPO and PolyU,

we have witnessed significant technological breakthroughs and notable achievements in talent cultivation through the Joint Lab,” said Jason LIAO.

“Adhering to our mission of ‘Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World’,

OPPO is dedicated to deepening the integration of academia-industry cooperation

OPPO is dedicated to deepening the integration of academia-industry cooperation in the field of AI through this

renewal, bringing more innovative intelligent imaging experiences to global users”

“We are delighted to extend our collaboration with OPPO to explore the cutting-edge frontiers of AI imaging,

” said Professor Jin-Guang TENG.

“PolyU will officially establish the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences in January 2025.

The Department of Computing, which houses the Joint Innovation Research Centre will also join the new faculty.

The new structure will effectively promote in-depth exchanges

and collaboration among research teams and create more impactful outcomes.

We believe that our joint efforts will infuse new vitality into technological innovation

and talent cultivation in the Greater Bay Area and globally.”

In 2022, to promote in-depth cooperation in GBA,

OPPO and PolyU signed an agreement to establish the “PolyU-OPPO Joint Innovation Lab.”

Within just three years, the Joint Lab has achieved a series of innovative milestones,

successfully developing and implementing various leading imaging algorithms:

the AI super-resolution technology has been applied to multiple OPPO products,

significantly enhancing the image quality of telephoto photography;

the deployment of HDR imaging algorithms enables users to capture high-quality photos under different lighting

conditions, greatly enhancing the photography experience.

Furthermore, the Joint Lab has actively explored cutting-edge technologies

, including image restoration and detail enhancement based on generative models,

as well as interactive image and video editing technologies.

These efforts have improved the quality and stability of image generation

and provide more possibilities for image and video post-processing.

Additionally, the Joint Lab has made significant strides in talent cultivation, nurturing several PhD

and postdoctoral researchers who are actively contributing to OPPO’s AI imaging technology,

providing a strong driving force for continuous technological innovation.

The evolving collaboration between OPPO and PolyU will propel the further development of AI imaging technology,

providing new momentum for technological innovation and talent development in the GBA.

Looking ahead, both parties will continue to strengthen the academia-industry cooperation,

fully exploring and promoting innovative applications of AI imaging technology.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand.

Since the launch of its first mobile phone – “Smiley Face” – in 2008,

OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology.

Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series.

Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services.

OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions,

with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) aspires to be an innovative world-class university

with a strong sense of social responsibility, driven by its motto,

“To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”.

The University provides the best holistic education to nurture socially responsible “leaders of tomorrow”

who possess a strong sense of national identity

and a global perspective and pursues impactful innovation

and interdisciplinary research to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

A robust culture of knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of the University,

ensuring PolyU’s technologies are transformed into practical real-world applications.

The University’s unwavering commitment to excellence has earned it international recognition,

with PolyU consistently ranking among the top 100 universities worldwide.

Based on this solid foundation, the University will continue to make positive contributions in collaboration with

its strategic partners for the betterment of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world.