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Unconventional sensing technology: enabling robots to operate autonomously in unknown environments
Much of the world’s critical infrastructure is ageing and needs regular inspections and maintenance to prolong working life, increase resilience and minimise failures. Autonomous robots will play an increasingly important role in that process.
The Sensor - April 2021
Research and commercialisation programs have an integral role to play in driving our pandemic-stricken economy to recovery. Investment NSW, a newly announced government agency, is set to attract billions of dollars into the State. Read on to learn more about the role of NSW Innovation Networks in realising the State's R&D ambitions.
NSW turns ideas into jobs
Industry-led research and commercialisation initiatives are set to turbocharge economic recovery in NSW, by creating new jobs and positioning the State as a leader in R&D.
Towards a Waste Free Future: Technology Readiness in Waste and Resource Recovery
Co-hosted by the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) and Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE), Towards a Waste Free Future: Technology Readiness in Waste and Resource Recovery takes place from 2:30pm to 5:30pm on 27 April 2021 at Sydney Startup Hub.
The Physical Sciences Fund (PSF) 2021 Round Now Open
The Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer is now accepting applications to the 2021 round of the Physical Sciences Fund (PSF).
Translate technology between industries
Published in the Australian Printer magazine, "Translate technology between industries" explores the learnings of 2020 and identifies growth opportunities for print manufacturers in 2021.
Vale Scientia Professor Katharina Gaus
It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Scientia Professor Katharina Gaus, who died peacefully on 3 March 2021. An esteemed member of the NSW scientific community, Professor Gaus was an accomplished immunologist and molecular microscopist.
Investment NSW incorporates a new section to boost R&D
The NSW Government will aggressively target international and local businesses through a new body – Investment NSW – designed to attract billions of dollars into the state and drive the economy to recovery.
Watching out for whales: Australian technology gives eyes to explorer ships
The University of Sydney researchers have joined forces with industry to give sight to marine oil and gas exploration vessels.
The Sensor - March 2021
This month, the NSSN proudly announces its Grand Challenges Fund. The grant program is open to NSSN member universities and will support innovative R&D that responds to some of societies most complex challenges.
NSSN Grand Challenges Grant Program: activating research and development in NSW
The NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) is calling on research, industry and government stakeholders to form collaborative proposals and apply for funding under the NSSN Grand Challenges Grants Program announced today.
Embracing smart sensing technology to mobilise a pandemic healthcare response
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a test to the human race like no other. The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the need to adopt, harness, and leverage sensors in a scale and speed that is unparalleled. It has re-shaped human life by developing new lifestyle patterns in a world where all of us were working from our living rooms.