Life in the cyber-physical world

As our phones, cars, appliances and clothes are augmented with technology, they constantly collect data about our behaviours. What are the possibilities and challenges we face in integrating this technology into our everyday lives? Get hands-on with robots and other devices to discover the new cyber-physical world.

In this a hands-on workshop, the audience will get an opportunity to interact with robots, and new technologies from the labs and research departments of Deakin University.

The presenters will involve the audience in discussions about the benefits and repercussions of such 'smart' technologies and the data they collect. A simple example is the wearable activity monitor 'Fitbit' that collects data from its users yet has no visible code of ethics around the use of this data. This collection could be considered the largest sleep study ever conducted without abiding by rules that would be applied to a similar study in established research facilities. This fascinating event will be presented by senior lecturer's Tim Wilkin and Shaun Bangay from Deakin's School of Information Technology.

Please note this event is wheelchair accessible.

Melbourne Knowledge Week

Melbourne Knowledge Week 2016 has over 60 horizon-expanding events where you can explore the innovation, creativity and technology shaping our future. This is your chance to connect with our knowledge sector’s most innovative ideas and thinkers to help co-create the city we want and need.

An interactive program of workshops, meet ups, networking sessions, talks, debates, tech activations, exhibitions, opening and closing parties, and more. For seven days the festival brings people together to grapple with the interconnected challenges and opportunities our city is facing today.