Smart sensing for a smarter world
Sensors, by their very nature, detect, diagnose, monitor and respond to the world around them allowing pre-emptive and predictive responses in a vast range of settings.
Sensors are already part of our daily lives, found in even the most basic technology in our homes, offices and cars. It is the next-generation of sensors, known as smart sensors, where the exciting discoveries lie and which will shape our future economy and society.
Sensors that are wireless, distributed and networked will power the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and Smart Cities. They will drive the automation, AI and robotics that will revolutionise the way we grow food, generate energy and make things. Put simply, smart sensing will change the way we communicate, work, move and live.
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) was established in July 2016 with funding from the NSW State Government through the Office of the Chief Scientist & Engineer. It was founded on the premise that the economy and people of New South Wales face key challenges in energy, resources, manufacturing, the environment, transport, agriculture, space and health that cutting-edge research in smart sensing could play a critical role in solving.
The market for smart sensing across a broad range of industries is immense and growing. The NSSN brings together the world class research taking place in NSW universities with state government agencies and industry to develop innovative solutions to these key challenges and, at the same time, position NSW as a leader in sensing technology.
Our Vision
NSW is a recognised global leader in smart sensing.
Our Mission
To translate world-class research in smart sensing into compelling solutions that create value for the economy, environment and society of NSW and beyond.
Our Values
We are solutions-oriented – we seek out and solve challenging problems that are faced by our clients.
We are innovative – we translate outstanding research strengths into opportunities, products and services that add value to our clients.
We are trusted – we are the go-to source for quality solutions. People rely on us as suppliers of knowledge. We offer value for money and the best solution for our clients.
We are collaborative – we offer a single point of entry to expertise across multiple institutions and multiple disciplines, from our core in science and engineering to diverse disciplines that can contribute to successful solutions.
We celebrate success – we create value and build prosperity. The success of our partners is our own success. We are thrilled when research is converted to real world impact, and we celebrate this success.
We are diverse – people are at the heart of all that we do and our people represent rich diversity in all its forms. Diversity breeds innovation and we cultivate a culture of inclusion.
Our Objectives
Our objectives enable us to realise our vision and achieve our mission.
Enhance the NSSN’s role as an Activator of innovation.
Develop signature projects.
Deliver valuable services to our members.
Quantify and validate the NSSN’s impact.
Strengthen research capacity and profile.
NSSN Annual Report 2022/23
We are proud of the contribution we continue to make to the NSW innovation ecosystem and are excited by the evolving opportunities driven by the NSW Government’s bold vision.
We invite you to read on for a detailed report on the NSSN’s achievements in FY22/23.
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