Awards
1. Gold Medal & Jury's Choice Award at iCAN 2024
2. Gold Medal & Special Award at Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2024
3. Finalist in the Blended and Presence Learning Award (top 25%) at the 2024 QS Reimagine Education Awards (results to be released in mid-Dec 2024)
Media Coverage
Media Coverage
The application and development of the AI social robot “Joey” have received extensive media attention across Hong Kong, highlighting its impact on language learning and educational innovation:
RTHK (凝聚香港 Episode 987, 2026/03/31). Robots entered classrooms to engage children in storytelling.
https://www.rthk.hk/tv/dtt31/programme/hkunited/episode/1083641
i-Cable News (Feb 2026). EdUHK develops AI robot to support English storytelling for children; schools note reduced teacher workload.
https://www.i-cable.com/%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E%E8%B3%87%E8%A8%8A/440358/
Wen Wei Po (Jan 2026). EdUHK develops AI storytelling robot for English learning; over 30 schools and 2,000 teachers and students benefited, with plans for startup commercialization.
https://www.wenweipo.com/a/202601/27/AP6977cbdfe4b04d7d56d06756.html
EDUHK Futures (Feb 2025). Joey: Revolutionising language learning through innovation and interactivity.
https://eduhkfutures.eduhk.hk/tc/issue/2/knowledge/joey-revolutionising-language-learning-through-innovation-and-interactivity
HK01 (Jan 2026). EdUHK developed AI tools supporting language learning and emotional well-being; adopted by dozens of schools.
https://www.hk01.com/article/60316431
Takungpao / TKWW (Jan 2026). AI storytelling robot enhancee student engagement in language learning.
https://epaper.tkww.hk/a/202601/27/AP6977cdd5e4b0aa6cbcd3bfb5.html
Roborn. Language Learning Social Robot--"Joey" Targeting Young English Learners.
https://www.roborn.com/?page_id=8011&lang=tc
A research team led by Professor Yeung Siu Sze Susanna at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) has developed an award-winning interactive learning social robot, Joey. The project received both a Gold Medal and Special Award at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2024, and a Gold Medal and Jury’s Choice Award at the 9th International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada. Designed for children aged 4 to 9, Joey represents a significant advancement in English language learning. With a focus on storytelling, interactivity, and emotional engagement, it delivers a personalized learning experience for both typical learners and those with special educational needs. The Standard had the opportunity to learn more about the project through an exclusive interview.