The South Australian Government is supporting an Adelaide AI company to develop the next generation of space radar systems to help in emergency situations.
Adelaide-based artificial intelligence company AICRAFT is developing an advanced electronics system that will push the company’s capabilities.
Through support of the Manufacturing Growth Accelerator program, AICRAFT is designing and developing the new technology that uses an innovative low‑power design to process extremely large amounts of data.
This data is then sent to AICRAFT’s Pulsar Pro onboard computer, for fast processing in space, in small 100kg satellites.
By combining this new type of energy‑efficient signal converter with AICRAFT’s onboard processing technology, the new system will take less time and less power to produce insightful information in minutes, compared to the hours or days currently.
The technology will be useful in agriculture, iceberg detection, mapping flood extents, tracking vessels, monitoring surface deformation and surveying infrastructure for damage.
The Manufacturing Growth Accelerator program is a South Australian Government initiative which aims to speed up the adoption of innovative manufacturing technologies, increase competitiveness and help businesses pursue opportunities in new markets.
To date, the MGA program has supported more than 260 South Australian companies to adopt new technology to improve productivity and increase business opportunities.
The $4 million program connects small to medium businesses with researchers at Flinders University’s Factory of the Future, helping them accelerate the adoption of manufacturing technologies to optimise the performance of their people and technology.
To date, 18 Accelerator Projects have been supported with more than $1.2 million for applied research funding.
In addition, in-depth technology demonstrations have been provided to more than 200 businesses, while another 45 businesses have received tailored technology adoption support.
The Manufacturing Growth Accelerator is a South Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of State Development and delivered by Flinders University’s Factory of the Future.
