Policy Address

Support People-oriented Scientific Research

152. During my visit to Hangzhou's "Six Little Dragons" in Zhejiang, I was aware of a new technology that enables a breakthrough benefitting people with amputations. Prostheses incorporating new R&D technologies are embedded with sensors that can detect neural signals transmitted from muscles to control prosthetic movements without having to implant any device or wiring. With some training, wearers of these prostheses are able to perform daily activities such as writing or playing musical instruments. The Government will support people-oriented scientific research through the Innovation and Technology Fund to introduce prostheses built with new R&D technologies. A two-year scheme will be introduced to grant full subsidies to amputees in Hong Kong for the configuration and use of the high-tech prostheses free of charge, enabling them to benefit from new technologies.