Smart Paddock offers a compact, inexpensive ear tag?for livestock, designed to remotely monitor animal health and location, and provide early detection of health-related issues. It's designed to last the lifetime of the animal. http://smartpaddock.com/
A preliminary study at the University of Adelaide in South Australia has shown the promise of brain-computer interfaces in treating stroke victims. The research, conducted by the University of Adelaide, showed that a stroke victim experienced a 36% percent improvement in a stroke-damaged hand, after 5 hours of treatment. Brain-computer interfaces are devices which can translate signals from the brain into computer commands.
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Musician's Mirror helps players overcome bad habits and avoid injury. The?computer vision based system watches its users practice and feeds back instantly, sounding warning notes to make them aware when they slip into bad habits. The system uses a camera, typically mounted on the music stand, to track the musician's overall posture, or any part of their body that they want to concentrate on. http://www.arthurcarabott.com/musicians-mirror/
This book, published by Ilura Press, is a collection of stories featuring 16 remarkable asylum seekers who are making Australia their new home and sharing their traditional recipes from rich and ancient cuisines. All profits will be donated to asylum seeker centres and organisations.
