The Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems is dedicated to advancing the global knowledge base of intelligent systems. The Institute focuses on cross-disciplinary research – solving complex problems with solutions that have high impact and commercial value.
Intelligent systems are advanced computer systems designed to recognise and respond to the environment around them.
Unlike artificial intelligence (AI), which is a computer system designed to mimic human intelligence, intelligent systems are designed to work alongside humans to perform a specific function – accurately and efficiently.
The Institute specialises in five areas of intelligent systems design and engineering – motion simulators, simulation training and haptics, autonomous systems and robotics, systems modelling and simulation, and human performance and cognition.
Companies choose to work with Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems because we have a proven track record of delivering intelligent systems solutions for complex real-world challenges.
Autonomous systems and robotics
In this ever-evolving world, defence, security and medical industries are turning to automated systems and robotics to address significant challenges in personnel safety, work efficiency and evolving national security risks.
And Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems is at the forefront – designing and engineering smarter and reliable autonomous systems and robotics for a range of companies and government bodies in defence, security and health environments.
Human factors and performance
By analysing human performance, movement, cognition and sensory actions, we can unlock new capabilities for intelligent systems to respond and interact with our minds and bodies.
At Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems, we are global innovators of human factors and performance and use a combination of techniques – such as eye tracking, human motion analysis, motion capture, and respiration rate – to monitor and capture data to design and engineer intelligent systems that have the potential to change the world.
Motion simulators and simulation training
Motion simulators provide a realistic sense of motion to recreate real-world experiences from the G-forces of a military jet to driving a reconnaissance vehicle in combat – all in a controlled environment.
The world-class Motion Simulation Lab at Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems is home to a range of mobile and industrial robots, including the world’s first haptically enabled Universal Motion Simulator (UMS), which was designed and built in IISRI.
Systems modelling and simulation
Systems Modelling and Simulation enables companies and government bodies to analyse complex data and simulate different scenarios and outcomes easily and efficiently.
Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems has the largest team of researchers working in the field of systems modelling and simulation in Australia. Its modelling and simulation research encompasses simulation and data visualisation, complex systems, and decision making under uncertainty.
CYCLONE – high-g centrifuge simulation technology
iPupilX – eye tracking technology
HeroSurg – robotic surgical system
Human Monitoring System (HUMS)
Intelligent Swim Sensor for the AIS
STICKE – systems thinking tool for health programs
