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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Your car’s cruise control might not follow QLD safety guidelines, finds study
20 AprAdaptive cruise control (ACC) systems in many of the most popular cars in Queensland might not adhere to the State Government’s safe following distance recommendations, according to new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Getting ready for take-off: industry-led project propels next generation of engineering talent
7 JanA project to build futuristic, driverless flying taxis is starting to take flight – led by the Manufacturing Excellence Forum (MEF), the project involving UniSC is giving students hands-on engineering experience while developing advanced electric aircraft prototypes.
UniSC launches fast-tracked degree to meet soaring demand for engineers
17 Dec 2025UniSC has launched an accelerated Bachelor of Engineering to Master of Engineering pathway, giving students internationally recognised qualifications and faster access to high-demand engineering careers amid Australia’s skills shortage.
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.
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.
Research to find ‘missing link’ in home tech for people with disabilities
16 Dec 2024An innovative UniSC study aims to find the “missing link” in home-based smart technologies to enable people with spinal cord and brain injuries to live more independently.
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.
Design students fast-tracked into $80 billion industry via on-campus studio
26 Nov 2024A global virtual reality design studio based on-campus at the UniSC is now fast-tracking students into an $80 billion industry.
Why AI won't liberate us from work
20 Sep 2024The ideal of AI is to have it do our jobs while we drink cocktails on the beach – in reality we will probably just use our time to do more work.
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