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RESEARCH | 37 4 5 2 Centre for Novostics Novostics focuses on the development of cutting- edge diagnostics based on cell-free nucleic acids in blood and other bodily fluids, particularly around prenatal diagnosis and cancer diagnostics. These research areas will accelerate the application of liquid biopsy and promote Hong Kong as a leading molecular diagnostic centre in the world. Microbiota I-Center The Center focuses on advancing science in the gut microbiome and promoting entrepreneurship. It is committed to developing a novel class of microbiome diagnostics and live biotherapeutics for common diseases including obesity, cancer, autism, inflammatory disorders and COVID-19, which will not only transform lives of patients and their families, but also accelerate Hong Kong's development into a world-class microbiome biotechnology hub. AIR@InnoHK Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) CPII makes use of Hong Kong's international research networks for AI talent development and exchange, nurtures AI start-ups and brings academic outcomes to meet industrial demands. With strong capabilities in computer vision, multilingual speech and language technologies, natural language processing, and AI-enabled design automation, CPII will efficiently connect research with industry to accelerate social implementation. Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics (HKCLR) The Centre focuses on the research and development (R&D) of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies for future workplaces as well as innovative solutions to the pressing problems in the logistics industry. In particular, it aims to advance robot intelligence in terms of smart perception, smart interactions, smart manipulation and smart moving. Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Centre (MRC) The Centre is positioned to enable translational research on and productisation of novel surgical robotic technologies. The Hybrid Operating Room of the MRC Lab, which enables real-time, intra- operational medical imaging during surgical robotics interventions R&D, is a one-of-its-kind facility in Asia fully dedicated to R&D and pre-clinical evaluations of new surgical robots and medical devices via live animal and cadaveric studies. 5 6