Location & Tracking Technologies

We are developing technologies in information and communication – to maximise the outcomes for industry and society.

The bioeconomy will provide a platform to a sustainable future by providing security of food, water and energy supplies, reduced emissions, and the sustainable use of both biological and non-biological resources.

CSIRO has developed maths-based imaging technology to measure hair on different parts of the human body.

Australasia’s major science and agribusiness conference, being held in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 28-30 October 2008, is expected to generate strong debate on the future for Trans-Tasman animal industries, in light of increasing global concern about food security.

Farming 2020, formerly Smartlands, aims to create a wireless network of low-power, durable sensors for monitoring land quality, and tracking livestock.

CSIRO researchers are developing a software platform to integrate sustainability assessment across urban domains including health, water, transport and energy.

CSIRO’s Machine Vision team is expanding the capabilities of visioning hardware-software, building machines able to automatically process images in real-world conditions.

Wearable intelligent textiles, incorporating electronic circuitry and sensors, are well suited to become the basis of the next generation of control systems for many applications of mobile computing, allowing complete freedom of movement.

The Water Research Observation Network (WRON) Visualisation Centre provides an environment for the investigation and development of visualisation tools and interfaces that display information in an engaging and easily understood manner as shown in this video. (2:27)

This video interviews Dr Richard Helmer about CSIRO's wearable instrument shirt guitar, which works by recognising and interpreting arm movements and relaying this wirelessly to a computer for audio generation, and then shows him demonstrating the shirt with a backing track. (1:00)

Dr Peter Corke is CSIRO’s expert on robots and intelligent systems, helping to design devices and systems that perform tasks humans do not want to do, or are unable to do.

A two page brochure featuring case studies of successful partnerships between Australian businesses and the CSIRO ICT Centre.

The latest newsletter updating the events and progress of the Tasmanian ICT Centre. (2 pages)

Soil organic matter contributes to a variety of biological, chemical and physical properties of soil and is essential for good soil health.

The amount of carbon in a soil is dependent on the characteristics of the soil and the balance between inputs and losses.