On August 13, 2025, Mr. Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education of the People’s Republic of China, led a delegation to visit the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (hereinafter referred to as “PolyU”), focusing on inspecting research achievements in cutting-edge fields such as medicine, health, and the empowerment of medical technology innovation by artificial intelligence.
The non-invasive quantitative detection equipment for liver fibrosis and fatty liver independently developed by the team led by Professor Zheng Yongping, Chair Professor of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has received high praise from Minister Huai Jinpeng and the delegation, fully demonstrating the outstanding achievements of PolyU in the collaborative innovation of industry, academia, and research.
Accompanied by PolyU leaders, Minister Huai Jinpeng and his delegation toured the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory. PolyU scholars highlighted ten innovative research projects in the fields of medicine, health, and artificial intelligence, including the Liverscan®Portable Liver Elastography Ultrasound Diagnostic System (FDA 510K) and the FattaLab® Fatty Liver Diagnostic. Liverscan® transcends the limitations of traditional ultrasound equipment, offering a compact and portable design. Leveraging patented technology, it provides operators with visual guidance for rapid and accurate assessment of liver fibrosis and fatty liver disease. FattaLab®, through its iterative technological upgrades, further enhances detection accuracy and user experience, providing innovative solutions for the screening and management of chronic liver disease.
Minister Huai Jinpeng expressed his admiration for PolyU’s educational philosophy and talent cultivation. He added that each generation of PolyU talent advances the careers of its predecessors, serving the development of Hong Kong and the motherland.
Dr. Lam Tai-fai, Chairman of the PolyU Council, expressed his sincere gratitude to Minister Wai for his recognition and support for PolyU’s development. He also stated that he would continue to connect with local industrial needs, transform PolyU’s research findings into practical applications, and promote technological innovation and rapid industrial development.
Professor Teng Jin-guang, President of PolyU, emphasized that PolyU will fully support the SAR Government in setting up Hong Kong’s third medical school, contribute to improving the medical service level of the country and Hong Kong, and build Hong Kong into an international medical innovation hub.
Deep integration of industry, academia, and research yields significant scientific and technological achievements from PolyU
As a research and development enterprise of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Eieling Technology leverages cutting-edge research from the Department of Biomedical Engineering to continuously strengthen information exchange, expand technological channels, and enhance its international influence. By actively connecting with domestic and international resources and building an open and collaborative innovation ecosystem, Liverscan® has obtained international certifications such as the NMPA and FDA, and is now in use in medical institutions and clinics in Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, and internationally.
Liverscan®Portable Liver Elastography Ultrasound Diagnostic System
Liverscan® utilizes patented technology for real-time B-mode ultrasound-guided transient elastography to rapidly quantify liver stiffness and acoustic attenuation parameters, significantly improving liver testing efficiency. Compared to traditional puncture examinations, the palm-sized Liverscan® is painless, non-invasive, fast, and convenient, perfectly aligning with current trends in primary liver screening, clinical diagnosis, and research. Professor Zheng explained that the Liverscan® uses AI to precisely locate the liver region, allowing a single probe to cover individuals with high BMI and abdominal obesity, providing reliable evidence for clinical decision-making with its superior testing performance.
FattaLab®: The World’s First Lightweight Fatty Liver Intelligent Assessment System
Professor Zheng also briefed Minister Huai Jinpeng on FattaLab®, the newly launched Fatty Liver Intelligent Assessment System in Hong Kong this year. It is used to quantitatively measure liver fat in humans. FattaLab® achieves both optimized size and weight, resulting in a more compact and portable design. It also combines time-domain and frequency-domain modulation, effectively eliminating interference from subcutaneous fat and enabling AI-assisted, precise liver location. Powered by the AIFF human liver fat detection algorithm, FattaLab® automatically adjusts measurement depth, offers one-click testing, and automatically generates reports, contributing to the national “Weight Management Year” initiative.
Professor Zheng Yongping, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, introduced the project
Minister Huai Jinpeng holding the FattaLab® device (3rd from right)
FattaLab® perfectly combines laboratory-grade precision with home convenience, demonstrating both innovation and foresight, and injecting new momentum into the innovation of liver disease screening equipment in my country. FattaLab® is currently available in Hong Kong, and Nanjing’s Jiangning District will fully support its mass production and subsequent R&D upgrades. Minister Huai Jinpeng is also excited to see this outstanding technology being promoted in mainland China, following its success in Hong Kong. It’s worth noting that FattaLab® will officially debut in mainland China at the Shanghai International Import Expo from November 5th to 10th of this year, spearheading liver health management!
This visit is not only a high recognition of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s technological innovation capabilities, but also an important signal from China’s government that it is promoting the coordinated development of science and technology in the Greater Bay Area and building new productivity in the medical field. As a research and development enterprise of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Eieling will continue to push the boundaries of non-invasive liver testing technology, promote technological innovation and collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China, and contribute significantly to the development of a technologically advanced and healthy China.