See the most recent research updates from QUT this month including the new Energy Transition Centre, the successful launch of a student satellite into space and QUT’s Centre of Robotics humanoid robot ‘QUTie’ exploring Brisbane and Queensland.
Queensland drivers back tougher distracted driving laws as tech evolves
According to new research from QUT, which surveyed 494 licensed drivers across the state and was published in Transport Policy, the study found strong public support for “technology neutral” legislation that would extend beyond mobile phones to cover smartwatches, in-built touchscreens, mounted devices and other emerging technologies. Read more.
QUT student satellite successfully launches into space
It was a nail-biting week for a team of QUT students who were counting down to their palm-sized satellite being blasted into space aboard Swedish sounding rocket SubOrbital Express-5 on Thursday 4 May. Read more.
Hello QUTie! QUT’s new humanoid robot takes on the real world
Meet QUTie – the small humanoid robot who is the newest member of the QUT Centre for Robotics and already out meeting people around Brisbane and Queensland to help researchers better understand human-robot interactions. Read more.
Launch of QUT Energy Transition Centre
Powered by cutting edge research and industry collaboration, The Energy Transition Centre aims to advance global transition to sustainable energy systems for decarbonisation and net zero emissions. Find out more.
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