Engage with us

“Saab Australia has enjoyed a productive relationship with UniSA’s IVE for several years through the development and support of student projects that involve AR/VR technology.  

In 2020, this relationship grew to include participation in research that has won funding to explore advanced concepts in visualising machine learning outcomes.” 

Researchers from the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE) at the University of South Australia are collaborating with Sarah Constructions to develop an automated system to more accurately and easily detect building defects using Augmented Reality (AR). Seeing the motivated and driven approach from the IVE team has been fantastic, and we believe they are in a prime position to develop a system that disrupts the traditional workflow of defect management. We look forward to continuing the shared passion for making a difference in the industry.

Dr Feeney’s project has effectively taken us to another realm of surface finish and small feature height accuracy. Using a mono crystal diamond cutting tool, we’ve reduced the surface roughness to 7nm Sa and machine features ten times smaller than we’ve previously achieved. It’s been a steep learning curve within a short time frame, but the results are transformational. ANFF-SA can now machine other devices requiring ultra-precision finishes in-house, such as micro injection moulds, instead of ordering them from overseas, significantly reducing iteration and prototyping times for our clients.

 

The in-depth and extensive knowledge and experience of the Empathic Computing Lab (ECL) team is pivotal to the success of this project. Mark, Gun, and their team bring research and technical acumen together to conceive, test, iterate and deliver innovative technology solutions. Technology such as AR, VR, and virtual tours have the ability to solve some of the big challenges we face in society, and this is evidenced in the research being conducted at the ECL.

Many students find the concept of history and heritage tourism to be boring, but by bringing stories to life in a modern, engaging way using AR technology, we feel we can present many more Adelaide Gaol stories and introduce the next generation to heritage tourism.

As we embark on the journey towards securing World Heritage status for the Australian Cornish Mining Sites in Burra and Moonta, we are excited to embrace a diverse range of cutting-edge immersive technologies to foster greater community engagement well beyond the confines of Burra. We look forward to collaborating on these initiatives with the expertise of UniSA's Vernacular Knowledge Research Group to bring these culturally important sites to life.

Working with Peter and team on the RAES project showcased effective collaboration between academia and industry to tackle Defence challenges. The RAES tool promises to revolutionise anthropometry and space design. The Defence Innovation Partnership looks forward to the future development of the RAES tool for Defence and dual-use applications.

Working with the team at IVE allowed us to explore our domain using new display technologies. The project was a collaboration between Saab staff and IVE staff, co-located together during the project to enable close collaboration. It was fantastic seeing the outcomes generated from the project, even in a short period of time. After also seeing the other work going on within IVE, it led to seeking further collaboration within both the existing project area, and new areas that are of interest to Saab. For Saab, the project allowed us to rapidly explore new tools and work collaboratively with Academia, enabling both parties to gain insights into key research and capability drivers.