AI & Data Science

Areas of expertise

AI-based immersive visualisation systems
AI-empowered biomedicine
Algorithmic decision theory
Autonomous systems & automated societies
Blockchain
Business insights, analytics & models
Computational intelligence
Critical data studies
Cybersecurity
Data governance & regulation

Digital twin & virtual modelling
Embedded machine learning
Encrypted traffic analytics
Ethical AI design & risk mitigation
Human decision science
IoT network forensics
Mobilising AI for health, inclusion & participation
Swarm intelligence
Robotics
UrbanAI

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Facilities

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3DXLab

A multidisciplinary research lab that harnesses the power of immersive technologies to explore complex topics through 3D computer animation, data visualisation and virtual reality (VR) immersive design.

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Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory

Contains a range of unmanned aerial vehicles and wheeled platforms for the development and testing of autonomous robotic systems.

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CityData

Database providing search and discovery of high-quality urban, GIS and housing datasets for urban planners.

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Creative Robotics Lab (CRL)

A sister facility to the National Facility for Human-Robot Interaction Research, the CRL advances human-machine interaction through the application of creative practice and the design of novel interfaces.

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Distributed Simulation Laboratory

Contains multi-modal sensors to assess human performance in real-time using data sources such as EEG, voice, video, mouse movements, keyboard logging, and vibrations. It’s licensed to operate a suite of commercial software for personnel training and education.

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High-Performance Computing (HPC)

The university is an active member of NCI Australia - the nation’s most integrated, high-performance research computing environment.

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iCinema

The iCinema Centre develops AI-based immersive visualisations to model unpredictable scenarios. It facilitates the use of next-gen applications in contemporary art, cultural heritage, digital museology, mine training, environmental and transport simulations.

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Indoor Robotics Test Facility

A large, netted area with a VICON motion capture system (MCS) allows indoor testing of drones and other robots, along with human motion studies and sensor calibrations. The MCS provides full 6-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) motion monitoring with sub-millimetre accuracy at up to 200Hz update rates.

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Mechatronics Lab

The lab has five robot manipulators equipped with vision systems, conveyor system and facilities to develop custom controllers. In addition, it offers mobile robotic platforms, two large-scale field vehicles with complete autonomous operational capability, four drones with 5kg payload and a helicopter with 10kg payload.

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National Facility for Human-Robot Interaction Research

Purpose-designed to host a variety of experiments investigating how people interact with technology devices, including robots.

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Trusted Autonomy Laboratory (TAL)

Conducts research and experiments on human-machine teaming. The lab is equipped with a continuous audio-video capture system, a variety of sensors and interaction devices, and a range of cognitive and data analysis software.

Case studies

UNSW and SDI revolutionise dental care with mercury-free solution

By leveraging UNSW’s cutting-edge research capabilities, SDI was able to fast-track the development and market launch of their new, high strength and easy to place dental restorative. Within months of the project’s completion in 2023, SDI launched Stela onto the market.
Fire-retardant paint to combat bushfires

Flame Security International (FSI) collaborated with UNSW Sydney to develop FIRECOAT, an innovative fire-retardant paint designed to protect homes, buildings, and infrastructure from the devastating effects of bushfires. The paint now available across Australia, including at Bunnings stores and the US soon to follow.
Revolutionising city planning using AI-driven big-data

FrontierSI and UNSW collaborate with end users from state and local governments and the private sector to sharpen land and property decisions and enable highly accurate and transparent property valuations using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Advancing digital transformation through an open innovation ecosystem

UNSW and Cisco collaborate with industry to create digital solutions in transport and to reduce the skills gap in the market.
UNSW spinout revolutionising the space industry

Infinity Avionics deploys high-quality sensors and processors for use in complex space missions.
Testing the accuracy of a smartwatch algorithm

UNSW conducted a validation study of My Medic Watch's fall detection algorithm that helped to build scientific credibility and user confidence.