Australia’s space industry has the chance to be a world leader, but first it needs a boost
While establishing an Australian Space Agency sounds exciting, government funding and collaboration between universities and industry need to catch up…
Better flood management: How can we help make every second count?
A communication breakdown is one of the worst things that can happen during a flood. One engineer has developed a system to help close the communicati…
10 big robotics challenges that need to be solved in the next 10 years
The field of robotics is accelerating at an increasingly rapid rate and is showing no signs of slowing down. But there remain some significant robotics challenges standing between us and real progress…
Is culture to blame for a lack of innovation in robotics?
It’s not that we don’t produce innovations in robotics and automation technology – it’s just that we have a hard time getting them to stay in Australia. Australians who develop robot…
Fat thumbs? This tech could mean error-free texting on smart devices
Sonar technology promises to turn almost any environment into a keyboard for smart devices, meaning you don’t even have to touch your phone to work it.…
Why do engineering courses focus on theory more than experience?
At a recent career fair, I realised that doing well on test after test doesn’t impress employers – proof of applying knowledge to real-world problems does. So why don’t my university cours…