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Our scanning, modelling and tracking technologies can collect and extract value from data in both natural and industrial environments.

Seeing art from every angle

Visitors to the National Gallery of Australia experience a new angle on art – examining artefacts in three dimensional detail via an interactive touch screen.

Scanning bugs in 3D

A faster and more accurate way of measuring the characteristics of microscopic bugs and insects in natural colour.

Modelling better flood responses in Port Phillip Bay

We’re using 3D flood modelling and visualisation to help inform disaster planning and infrastructure needs.

HeatWave: handheld thermal sensor

HeatWave is a lightweight handheld device that delivers accurate real-time temperature information overlaid on a precise 3D model of an object or scene.

Sense-T: intelligent sensor network

Sense-T is creating the world's first economy-wide intelligent sensor network that integrates different data sources to build a digital view of Tasmania.

Tracking in underground mines

Our wireless tracking technology can hone in on mine workers deep underground, helping to boost productivity and more importantly save lives.

Hi-tech marine observing technologies Marine engineering and technologies

Whether it's learning about the daily behaviour of tuna or the changing circulation patterns of an entire ocean basin, marine observing technologies are essential for understanding our marine environment.

Monitoring our oceans with robotic floats Marine engineering and technologies

Argo robotic floats are helping to improve our understanding of the world’s oceans.

Swarm sensing: tiny technology creates a buzz Biosecurity risk and preparedness

Thousands of honey bees have been fitted with tiny sensors as part of a world-first research program to monitor the insects’ movements. The team are working with Brazil’s Vale Institute of Technology to take the technology to the Amazon.

Tagging Australian sharks Sharks

In collaboration with various partners and funding agencies, we’ve deployed some 250 electronic tags on 210 different white sharks since 2000 (some sharks are tagged with more than one type of electronic tag).

Zebedee: handheld laser scanner

Zebedee is a handheld laser scanner that creates 3D maps of difficult environments in the time it takes to walk through them. It doesn’t rely on GPS, making it suitable for a range of scientific and commercial applications.
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