Prof's AI tools take top honours
IN every problem lies an opportunity to solve it.
True to this spirit of invention, Prof Garenth Lim King Hann devised solutions to two problems he identified in sports training and elderly healthcare.
What followed were innovations with the potential to transform both fields – earning him recognition at the recent International Invention, Innovation, Technology Competition & Exhibition (ITEX 2025).
Prof Lim – a lecturer at Curtin University Malaysia's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering – won two gold medals for 'Ai3D-CAMS' and 'AMEND (Assessment of Memory and Eye Movements for Neurodegenerative Diseases)'.
Both innovations were developed through the varsity's artificial intelligence (AI) spin-off, Ai3D PLT – a company Prof Lim co-founded with Dr Jonathan Phang Then Sien and Dr Basil Andy Lease.
Ai3D-CAMS is a portable, AI-driven 3D motion capture system designed for precision sports like archery. Unlike traditional systems, it requires no physical markers and offers real-time, voice-controlled motion analysis – empowering athletes to train independently while giving coaches instant insights into micro-movements, posture and technique.
'Its portability and ease of use make Ai3D-CAMS a game-changer – not just for elite athletes, but also for schools, community clubs and national teams,' said Prof Lim in a press release.
AMEND is a mixed reality-based tool that turns cognitive testing into a simple, non-invasive game. Using eye-tracking and interactive tasks, it helps detect early signs of memory loss or attention deficits, potentially identifying Alzheimer's before symptoms become critical.
'We are turning complex screenings into engaging experiences that can be done in any clinic or care home.
'AMEND could significantly advance early diagnosis and improve outcomes in elderly care,' Prof Lim explained.
Both inventions are part of Ai3D PLT's mission to drive industrial innovation using AI and 3D technology across sectors like sports, healthcare and energy.
'We are not just inventing – we are solving real-world problems and making advanced technology accessible,' said Prof Lim.
ITEX 2025, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from May 29 to 31, showcased over 900 innovations from 15 countries.
Themed 'The Power of STEAM and AI', the event celebrated forward-thinking technologies that merge science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) with AI.
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