Hong Kong Unveils AI-Powered Multimodal Surgical Model: Introducing CARES Copilot 1.0

The Hong Kong Institute of Innovation Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced CARES Copilot 1.0, a cutting-edge AI multimodal model tailored specifically for the medical sector. This innovative system efficiently processes surgical data through various modalities—images, text, audio, and video—having undergone comprehensive internal testing and optimization across multiple hospital departments.

At the launch event, Liu Hongbin, Executive Director of the AI Center at the Hong Kong Institute, delivered a keynote address entitled "Empowering Doctors, Benefiting Patients: The CARES Copilot 1.0 Surgical Model." He stressed that the effectiveness of AI technology rests in its capacity to empower healthcare professionals, tackle critical challenges, and enhance their abilities. Only by achieving these objectives can AI make a meaningful impact in medicine.

Dr. Chan Tat-ming, head of the Neurosurgery Unit at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, along with Dr. Feng Ming, chief neurosurgeon at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, demonstrated the functionalities of the CARES Copilot 1.0 system during the event. Dr. Chan emphasized that open-source AI is transforming lives worldwide and is set to create significant advancements in healthcare. He pointed out that this large model, specifically designed for neuroscience, addresses real-world challenges encountered by frontline medical professionals.

Dr. Feng noted that integrating the surgical model with navigation tools could significantly enhance patient safety by offering real-time anatomical positioning information during surgical procedures. The AI Center at the Hong Kong Institute of Innovation Research is dedicated to advancing the synergy between artificial intelligence and robotics in healthcare, aiming for a healthier future.