New sensors and software could greatly improve mine safety by monitoring block caving projects where miners go beneath an ore body and undercut it.…
Create November 2016
Infrastructure monitoring might soon be the work of specialised drones
An engineering student is investigating the use of drones and laser scanning tech to boost infrastructure monitoring capabilities, especially for bridges.…
Can combining STEM skills with Indigenous knowledge help remote communities?
These engineers have plans to merge their STEM education with Indigenous knowledge to improve the wellbeing of people living in remote communities.…
Australian takes the reins of the world’s largest engineering association
Dr Marlene Kanga leads the world’s largest engineering association, and she is intent on making sure engineers are heard loud and clear when it comes to building the global future.…
When tech giants disrupt the construction industry, Andrew Harris wants to be ready
Andrew Harris isn’t worried about his competitors in the construction industry. He’s worried about a tech giant turning everything on its head.…
This emotionally intelligent software knows exactly how you’re feeling
Modern algorithms and psychological theories popularised in the 1970s have come together to create emotionally intelligent facial recognition software.…