Four ancient engineers whose work changed the world
Technology moves exceptionally rapidly these days, but every now and then it’s worth looking at just how far we’ve come.
Engineering robots to talk to themselves could improve human/AI trust
Researchers have programmed Pepper the robot to ‘think out loud’ to help humans better understand the decision-making process of artificial...
Could this apple picking robot provide a solution to Australia’s labour shortage?
Engineers from Monash University have developed a robot capable of autonomous apple picking that could help fill the labour gap...
How phone signals could keep Aussies safe from bushfire smoke
A breakthrough study by Monash University researchers shows mobile phone signals could be used to measure the concentration of bushfire...
Three award-winning buildings that use biomimicry
Nature has played a role in engineering since its inception, so it’s no surprise that it’s also inspiring the buildings...
3 tech solutions keeping engineers safe during COVID-19
For some, COVID-19 restrictions meant working from home, but for those who still needed to attend the physical workplace, employers...
Meet Richard James, the engineer behind the Slinky
If you’ve ever wasted hours watching a Slinky meander down stairs, it turns out you have a mechanical engineer to...
These Australian researchers are ‘tricking’ stem cells into becoming bone
An international team has engineered a new stem cells technique that could speed up recovery from bone replacement.
Engineers create dragonfly robot to check for water anomalies
Engineers in the US have developed an electronics-free robotic dragonfly that can detect impurities in water.
Australian engineers are helping stroke diagnostic equipment fly
Stroke patients in rural communities currently have to travel hours to receive care. A multidisciplinary team of engineers, stroke experts...
