Hydroverse Company Limited is a start-up incubated through the Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) at Hong Kong Baptist University. Our name fuses hydro (water) with verse (immersive experience) — reflecting our core belief that water is one of nature's most powerful healing forces.
Founded by Prof. Anna Lai-yin QIN of the Academy of Visual Arts, HKBU, Hydroverse was born from a deep frustration with the lack of dignified, independent bathing solutions for wheelchair users and people with mobility challenges.
Our flagship product, AuraMist, is the culmination of years of design research, clinical collaboration, and user-centred development — and it has already earned international recognition at the Geneva Inventions Exhibition and Thailand's National Research Council.
We believe in the profound therapeutic power of water — not just for cleansing, but for restoring dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
Every product we create is grounded in rigorous research, clinical validation, and user studies — never assumptions.
Accessibility is not an afterthought. We design for the full spectrum of human ability from the very first sketch.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of environmental responsibility — AuraMist's 76% water saving is a commitment, not a feature.
Founder & Chief Designer
Prof. Anna Qin is an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University, and the founder of Hydroverse. She holds a BA in Product Design from the University of the Arts London and an M.Phil in Biomedical Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong — a combination that enables her to design at the intersection of aesthetic excellence and clinical rigour.
Her research spans medical device design, inclusive design, sports technology, and cultural innovation. She has collaborated with organisations including Prince of Wales Hospital, Stryker, Nokia London, the Hong Kong Sports Institute, the Hong Kong Olympic Committee, and the Astronauts Centre of China.
Her work has been published in the Journal of Orthopedic Translation, the ASME Journal of Medical Devices, and IJASEAT, and has been recognised with international awards at Geneva and Thailand. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive design and the belief that great design can restore independence and dignity to people with mobility challenges.
Surgical robotics, orthopaedic devices, rehabilitation equipment, and clinical furniture — designed to the highest standards of safety and ergonomics.
Products and environments designed for users with diverse abilities — from AuraMist to smart orthotics and exoskeletons.
Bridging traditional craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing — from 4D printing to FinTech UI/UX and aerospace design.
We support the personal hygiene and wellbeing of body and mind to achieve a self-sustainable lifestyle — focusing on the healing power of water while implementing sustainable use of natural resources.
To become the global leader in water-based wellness technology — making healing, sustainable, and independent bathing accessible to every person, regardless of their physical ability.
Whether you're a healthcare organisation, research institution, or industry partner — we'd love to explore how we can work together.