2024 Underwater Unmanned System Challenge Background

2024

SEA PERCH

140+

Teams

700+

Participants

SeaPerch 2024
Underwater Unmanned Systems Challenge(HK-Macau Selection)

Themed "Antarctic Scientific Expedition",
exploring unmanned systems, embarking on a tech journey.

Relive the Highlights ↓

🌊 Event Overview

The "2024 Underwater Unmanned Systems Challenge (Hong Kong-Macau Selection)" was the inaugural selection event in Hong Kong and Macau, organised by HKSPSF in response to the call from the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the Chinese Society of Oceanography, and commissioned by the national competition committee.

Centred on underwater unmanned systems, the competition aimed to inspire young people's interest in marine technology, teach scientific methods, build systems thinking, convey the spirit of scientists, and discover and cultivate future innovators in unmanned systems and smart ocean technology.

After intense competition, outstanding teams representing Hong Kong and Macau were selected to advance to the 2024 National Youth Information Literacy Competition — Underwater Unmanned Systems Challenge, showcasing the innovative talents and competitive spirit of HK-Macau youth on the national stage.

📅 Event Timeline

HK-Macau Teams Debut at National Finals — Results Announced

HK-Macau Teams Debut at National Finals — Results Announced

Hong Kong-Macau representative teams competed at the national finals for the first time, achieving outstanding results and demonstrating exceptional technological innovation capabilities.

National Finals Advancement Results Announced

National Finals Advancement Results Announced

Announcement of the HK-Macau representative teams advancing to the national finals, along with detailed arrangements and guidelines.

HK-Macau Selection & Reunification Celebration Held

HK-Macau Selection & Reunification Celebration Held

Nearly 100 teams from the Greater Bay Area gathered at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to compete and celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

Preliminary Advancement Results Announced

Preliminary Advancement Results Announced

Announcement of teams from Hong Kong and Macau advancing from the preliminary round to the finals, with details of the finals arrangements.

Preliminary Round & Training at Lai Chack Middle School

Preliminary Round & Training at Lai Chack Middle School

Nearly 100 participating teams from Hong Kong, with over 400 teachers and students, attended the written test and hands-on training at Lai Chack Middle School.

School Training Day Successfully Held

School Training Day Successfully Held

School Training Day brought together over 100 primary and secondary students and teachers to explore cutting-edge marine technology and practice unmanned system assembly.

Judge & Coach Training Session

Judge & Coach Training Session

Over 60 professionals from the education and technology sectors in Hong Kong and Macau participated in the training, ensuring the professionalism and fairness of the competition.

Competition Officially Launched

Competition Officially Launched

Guided by the National Science and Technology Communication Centre, the competition notice was officially released, inviting primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong and Macau to participate.

Organisers

—— National Organisers ——

Guidance

National Science and Technology Communication Centre (國家科技傳播中心)

Host

Chinese Institute of Electronics (中國電子學會)
Chinese Society of Oceanography (中國海洋學會)

Organiser

Science Education Committee, China Science Writers Association
Youth Committee, Chinese Society of Oceanography

GBA Organiser

Datong Publishing Media Ltd (Bauhinia Culture Group)

—— HK-Macau Selection Organisers ——

Host

HKSPSF (香港科普科幻教育中心)

Co-organiser

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (香港理工大學)

Sponsor

Hong Kong Maritime Museum (香港海事博物館)

Co-organisers

Sci-Fi Committee, China Science Education Film Association
Sci-Fi Creation Research Base, China Science Writers Association
Industrial & Sci-Fi Film Expert Committee
National Science Education Base, University of Macau
Science & Engineering Outreach Centre, University of Macau
Yau Tsim Mong Youth Club
Lai Chack Middle School
Operating Engineers Society HK Chapter
Association of Engineers of Macau
United Electronic Publishing Ltd
Education Convergence
HK Chinese Middle Schools Association
HK English Middle Schools Association
HK Direct Subsidy Schools Council
Christian & Missionary Alliance Pui Yan Primary School
National Youth Sci-Fi Alliance
Science & Fantasy Growth Fund

Supporting Organisations

Beijing–Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre
HK Computer Education Society
HK School Managers Society