AutoTour: Automatic Photo Tour Guide with Smartphones and LLMs
Research project on smartphone-based tour guidance systems using large language models. Preprint available at arXiv:2601.06781.
CV
LI Baichuan
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Education
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong
BEng in Computer Engineering, Expected Graduation: 2028
CGA 4.141/4.3 (Top 1%)
Research Experience
MMRouter
Research project on routing multimodal queries to improve cost-performance trade-offs in model selection.
Selected Projects
Nuola (挪啦): Critical SMS Detection and Alert Mobile App
Flutter application for critical SMS detection and real-time alerting, with emphasis on dependable mobile deployment. Deployed on major Android app galleries in China; recorded over 500 active users in the first month and generated initial revenue.
VocabuStory
LLM-powered Flutter application for language learning through customized narrative generation and interactive content design.
Agent Skills for Study Automation
Designed and authored two reusable agent skills, summarize-slides and homework-solver, built around multi-agent collaboration for study support workflows. Shared publicly, receiving 6,000+ likes and saves on Xiaohongshu and 80+ GitHub stars.
Honors and Awards
- SENG Dean's List, HKUST (Fall 2024; Spring 2025; Fall 2025)
- University's Scholarship Scheme for Continuing Undergraduate Students (HKD 40,000)
Technical Skills
- Programming: Python, C++, Dart, JavaScript
- Machine Learning: NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, Matplotlib
- Development: Flutter, full-stack application development
- Systems: Linux
Relevant Coursework
- COMP1021 Introduction to Python (A+)
- COMP2011 C++ Programming (A)
- COMP2012 Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (A)
- COMP2211 Exploring Artificial Intelligence with Python (A)
Service
- Co-founder and Coding Team Lead, HKUST-UGAIL
- Engineering Student Ambassador, HKUST
- Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, COMP1023, HKUST