Welcome to SMART stories for smart people, a SMART Infrastructure podcast series where the future comes to life.  We’re proud of the work we’re doing here at the SMART Infrastructure Facility at the University of Wollongong. Our researchers are always...

Episode 9 – Management Flight Simulators In Chile’s Atacama Desert, SMART Associate Research Fellow, Dr. Juan Castilla is helping miners, farmers, water companies and environmentalists resolve their competing interests. Hear how his approach could so...

Episode 8: Vision Illawarra – A dynamic regional planning tool Vision Illawarra - The launch of a unique tool developed at the SMART Infrastructure Facility marks a new sophistication in dynamic planning in Australia. Find out how planners can combi...

 - Episode 7: Freedom on wheels - Google Maps changed driving forever. There’s no need to get lost. But what about wheelchair users, arriving in a new place? How do they know about the stairs, the obstacles or the steep gradients? Hear about an app whe...

  - Episode 6: Slip, sliding away … Landslides destroy property and kill. So what if you could detect landslides before they happen? That’s now possible with the Digital Living Lab. Do you want to know what the future will look like? Open your mi...

 - Episode 5: Seconds save lives - When firefighters arrive at a fire, seconds count. So what happens when they can’t find the closest hydrant? That’s a problem that’s about to become part of the past. Do you want to know what the future will look l...

 - Episode 4: Chasing the perfect surfboard - Surfers spend a lifetime chasing the perfect wave. But what about the perfect surfboard with the perfect, customized fins? Hear how 3D printing is revolutionizing the sport. Do you want to know what the ...

 - Episode 3: Step into virtual reality - Imagine being able to inhabit any world you wish at the touch of the button? Explore the magic of virtual reality, and why it’s much more than gaming. Do you want to know what the future will look like? O...

 - Episode 2: Keep the beer flowing - There’s nothing worse than running out of beer, or buying a beer that’s passed its prime. Smart kegs are very good news for people who enjoy an ale or two. Do you want to know what the future will look like? ...

- Episode 1: The Digital Living Lab - Theres lots of talk these days about smart cities. Hear how one Australian city has joined the Internet of Things revolution.Do you want to know what the future will look like?Open your mind and hear how resea