This week at CeBIT Australia 2008, CSIRO is showcasing the contributions of information and communication technologies (ICT) to addressing major challenges in water, energy, health, food and the mining industry through the CSIRO National Research Flagships. CeBIT is Australia's leading ICT event for the business market place.
The Water Resources Observation Network (WRON) Visualisation Centre provides an environment for investigating and developing visualisation tools and interfaces that display water resources information in an engaging and easily understood manner.
More about CSIRO's ICT research featured at CeBIT
The following technologies are on display on our stand (number K40 in Futureparc).
CSIRO is developing automation technology to allow driver-less operation of hot metal carriers — large forklifts that carry crucibles of molten aluminium from pot lines to casting machines. Our navigation system is based on laser scanners, a steering encoder and vehicle odometry.
CSIRO is developing control devices and software for homes and businesses that integrates and manages the energy needs of each major appliance, demands on the grid, and the needs and preferences of building occupants.
CSIRO's surgical simulation research group has developed a colon simulator for training specialists to carry out colonoscopies. The simulator mimics the touch and feel of the real procedure, and generates faithful photo-realistic images.
CSIRO's wireless technologies using radio frequency tracking can locate people and objects in challenging radio environments for which no satisfactory solutions currently exist, including areas where global positioning systems do not work.
CSIRO researchers are developing control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles that will allow them to share airspace with other aircraft as they inspect infrastructure such as powerlines, bridges, buildings and cooling towers.
Commercial opportunities with CSIRO
CSIRO is offering a number of immediate opportunities for commercial partnerships. Find out more at the pages linked below:
CSIRO ICT Centre
The ICT Centre is CSIRO’s national research hub for developing information and communication technologies which transform Australian industries and society.
