"The SAR government would continue to support innovation and technology development and foster an innovation technology culture to develop creativity as well as an interest in technology," he noted.

The three-day Carnival comprised a wide range of exciting activities, including exhibitions, DesignTech workshops, seminars and competitions. It provided an opportunity for the community, in particular the younger generation, to experience for themselves the achievements of Hong Kong in innovation, technology and design, and to appreciate the importance of these achievements to the continued development of Hong Kong in the future.

It is an honour for the Crime Prevention Bureau to have been invited to participate in the Carnival. All members of the public were afforded the opportunity to personally meet "Robotcop", designed and produced jointly by the Crime Prevention Bureau and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Mr Kim Jang-kyo, Associate Dean of Engineering of the university said: "The 3rd Generation "Robotcop", a proud collaborative project between the Hong Kong Police and our university, fits perfectly into the theme of the Carnival. It generated a great deal of interest among the audience and has accomplished its educational purpose."

Superintendent Mark Medwecki of the Crime Prevention Bureau said the 3rd Generation "Robotcop" came into service on March 2, 2004. Dressed in Force livery, it can move freely and interact with its audience through wireless remote control. It is also equipped with an advanced digital and electronic audio-visual system, as well as an LCD monitor.

"Robotcop" visits schools, family days and carnivals to teach school children civic responsibility and personal safety, with emphasis on prevention of shop theft and triad recruitment in schools. Over the years it has proved very popular with young school children.

Mr Kim Jang-kyo, Associate Dean of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Crime Prevention Bureau Superintendent Mark Medwecki are pleased that "Robotcop" has accomplished its educational purpose