Web apps to robodogs: UniSC students use voice commands to herd sheep
22 JulUniSC students have taught robodogs to respond to voice commands, giving farmers a new way to help herd sheep while staying in control.
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Kids decide on future in science by age 11: research
16 JulAustralia risks losing students from science and technology careers by age 11, amid a growing gap between national policies and actual school experiences.
UniSC students gain access to world-leading AI and engineering software through Siemens partnership
30 JunUniSC students are gaining access to the same AI-powered engineering software used by NASA, Oracle Red Bull Racing and other global innovators through a partnership with Siemens that could help shape Queensland’s next generation of tech and manufacturing leaders.
Robodogs take the lead in testing safer, smarter livestock herding
1 Dec 2025From a chance encounter into a collaborative, farmer-led project exploring how AI and robotics can safely support livestock work without replacing working dogs – the story behind how we can to train robodogs to herd sheep.
Sheep herding ‘robodogs’ to take centre stage at Ekka
6 Aug 2025We're using robodogs as part of a demonstration to herd sheep at the Ekka as part of a Mechatronics student's project to test AI-powered farming tech, exploring how autonomous machines could one day help farmers in the paddock.
Coding, teaching, talking tech – meet Dr Erica Mealy
3 Jun 2025Dr Erica Mealy talks about her passion for tech and how it can change lives for the better.
Computer science graduate focuses on sustainable future
30 May 2025Coding at high school, computer science at university, climate technology at work –Nathan Cavalli has written his own algorithm for career success.
Scientists, startups, space and sea: Queensland’s next-gen accelerator launched
19 May 2025Acoustic sensors detecting military threats and drones gathering vital frontline data on natural disasters are some of the expected outcomes of a bold new University of the Sunshine Coast program backing dynamic high-growth startups with the power of research.
Next-gen innovation to 'take flight' with new high-tech labs
8 Apr 2025Five new specialist labs – including a final assembly hub for electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles – will anchor a flagship Innovation Precinct at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
How Formula 1 drivers memorise race tracks before even stepping foot on them
18 Mar 2025Formula 1 drivers must be physically and mentally fit to handle the extreme demands of racing, and with technological advancements in simulators, they can improve skills and refine strategies in a safe environment, while the future of e-racing continues to evolve as a complementary tool for driver development.
Humanoid's Robotic Helpers
2 Dec 2024In recognition of National Science Week, we asked three of our experts to weigh in on the practical uses of robots and what the future of AI might look like.
New app to improve road safety for nation’s cyclists
2 Dec 2024In the world-first initiative, researchers from UniSC’s Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems, are gathering the most up-to-date data from cyclists across Australia to gain a comprehensive understanding of the risks they face on our roads.
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