The “Nanowire-based Artificial Retina for Visual Prosthesis and Robotics” – Gold Medal

Congratulations to our CMA+ members Prof. FAN Zhiyong, from InnoAir Technology Limited, achieved remarkable success at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva by winning 1 Gold and 1 Bronze Medal with its technologies. We are proud to be able to support and lay an important foundation for our member to be accomplished in the international award. CMA+ will continue to catalyze innovation and growth in technology through cooperation between industry and academia.

Mr. Jonathan Chan, CEO of InnoAir, presented at the exhibition and provided the introduction of the cutting-edge technologies developed by InnoAir. The “Nanowire-based Artificial Retina for Visual Prosthesis and Robotics” and the “An Integrated Large-scale Nano-gas Sensor Array for Air Quality Monitoring and Odor Detection” won the Gold Medal and Bronze Medal, respectively, at the 2023 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.

With an array of optoelectronic nanowires that mimic the function of photoreceptor cells in human retina, converting light into electrical signals that can be transmitted to the brain, this innovative technology has the potential to restore vision for individuals with impaired vision or blindness caused by retinal diseases.

“An Integrated Large-scale Nano-gas Sensor Array for Air Quality Monitoring and Odor Detection” – Bronze Medal

This high-performance gas sensor is built on honeycomb-like nanostructured substrate together with large surface-to-volume ratio, enabling the measurement of ultra-low gas concentrations and inorganic gases. With artificial intelligence assisted, the large-scale nanostructured gas sensor array chip is capable of distinguishing different kinds of gases and odors, possessing a broad range of applications, including environmental safety, food safety, healthcare, etc. This patented technology is now integrated into InnoAir’s product, IAQ Sensor Box for the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessment and applied in CMA Testing’s projects. Prof. Fan’s research team, InnoAir and CMA+ successfully technology-commercialised patented technologies into the market.

CMA+ is a newly established “Technology Commercialisation Center” under CMA Testing, which supports the upgrading and transformation of the industrial and commercial enterprises, new product development, and technology transfer service to enhance industrial competitiveness and promote the diversified development of the local technology industry.