New tech transforming construction skills training
New tech-advanced training methods for construction workers have been tested in an Australia-first study into the effectiveness of training delivered using virtual reality.
May 31, 2023
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Business
Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) was established in 1908 and is one of the largest universities in Australia. It is located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. QUT has over 40,000 students and three additional campuses nearby. QUT is rated 195 in the Times Higher Education Ranking of all world universities. A recent merger will combine Science and Technology. Information Technology, Built Environment and Engineering and Health are notable departments within QUT.
- Address
- 2 George St, Brisbane QLD 4000 GPO Box 2434, Brisbane QLD 4000
- Website
- http://www.qut.edu.au/
- Wikipedia
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland_University_of_Technology
Business
Australians choose streaming over free TV
Paid streaming services now dominate how Australians watch scripted series and movies, with Netflix coming in as the most valued choice according to new research from QUT, which also finds free on-demand services lack extensive ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Basketball study automates patterns of play to compare teams' performance
New analysis of elite women's basketball automatically pinpoints a team's chances of high or low scoring plays despite the ball's trajectory looking the same, in research developed by QUT data scientists.
Nov 30, 2022
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Business
Researchers encourage retailers to embrace AI to better serve customers
Three QUT researchers are part of an international research team that have identified new ways for retailers to use Artificial Intelligence in concert with in-store cameras to better capture consumer behavior and tailor store ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Robotics
Location key to improved autonomous vehicle vision
QUT robotics researchers working with Ford Motor Company have found a way to tell an autonomous vehicle which cameras to use when navigating.
Aug 8, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Hydrogen production policy critical to net-zero emissions
Hydrogen production should be carefully regulated and consumers informed about emissions credentials if Australia is to achieve a sustainable energy economy and net zero emissions by 2050, QUT experts warn.
Aug 1, 2022
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Internet
AI and deepfakes present new risks for internet relationships
People looking for genuine relationships via the internet will need to become a lot more savvy about new technologies which expose them to romance fraud at an "entirely new level of risk," warns QUT internet fraud researcher ...
Jun 6, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Study: Sports betting apps fuel perfect gambling storm
A QUT-led project is investigating how smartphones and aggressive marketing are driving growth in sports betting, creating gambling practices that can lead to risk and harm.
Dec 9, 2021
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Engineering
Running shoe material inspired 3D-printed design to protect buildings from impact damage
A material used in running shoes and memory foam pillows has inspired the design of a 3-D-printed product that could help protect buildings from collision damage and other high impact forces, equivalent to a car traveling ...
Oct 18, 2021
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Engineering
Focus on human factors in designing systems
A new study has found one of the challenges in designing systems that involve people interacting with technology is to tackle the human trait of overconfidence.
Dec 9, 2020
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