Create September 2016 Archives

Medical robots are coming to an operating theatre near you

Medical robots won’t get emotional, they won’t get tired, and they won’t get distracted. And they’re already helping human surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery.…

This human-like robot is lending a helping hand in aged care homes

The world of aged care is being offered a robotic hand by Zora, a cute, cuddly human-like robot.…

Disruptive technology: With major challenges come opportunities for engineers

While many companies are eager to embrace ‘disruptive’ technologies, few are equipped to implement them in a meaningful way. Enter Denise Goldsworthy who, after a long career as an engineer, now advis…

In the race to build the world’s first quantum computer, UNSW bets on silicon

In the global race to build a quantum computer, Australia is well positioned – and Professor Andrew Dzurak from the University of NSW one of the leading contenders. …

This smog-eating building helps cities get rid of air pollution

Rotterdam-based designer and engineer Daan Roosegaarde was inspired to build a giant smog-eating tower after seeing all of Beijing covered in smog.…

Remote users can now browse on high-speed internet

A new satellite terminal the size of a pizza box could allow remote users to connect to high-speed internet – at speeds up to 10 times faster than they currently have.…

This music video asks women in engineering to smash the glass ceiling

DJ duo NERVO created a music video to encourage more women in engineering by showcasing how “kickass engineers are behind a lot of the things you love.”…

Road reform has “major and growing problems” says ACCC chair

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Rod Sims says engineers are more often expert witnesses than defendants or plaintiffs before the ACCC, but engineers should be aware of thei…