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    The NICTA researchers attended the conference flying their colours.

    Published: February 25, 2011 -- 22:48 GMT (14:48 PST)

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    The entry to Techfest 2011

    Published: February 25, 2011 -- 22:48 GMT (14:48 PST)

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    Researchers into broadband innovation use National Broadband Network (NBN) technology to demonstrate a coffee table of the future, and how it can live stream what your friends might be doing. Right now, all of the researchers' friends seem to be surfing.

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    The Sunswift solar car

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    A power regulator innovation, developed by students to track and manage power in real time.

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    A testing and measurement rig for NICTA's back pain management chip.

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    Advanced facial recognition software, which recognises faces based on several key indicators, making it more secure.

    Published: February 25, 2011 -- 22:48 GMT (14:48 PST)

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    A Parrot AR.Drone, modified by NICTA to run autonomously. Underneath the NICTA sticker in the centre of the unit is a module that allows it to keep flying around without needing instructions from an iPhone.

    Published: February 25, 2011 -- 22:48 GMT (14:48 PST)

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    NICTA had its advanced road safety demonstration on display once again.

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    This nerdy journo was able to have a play with NICTA's bionic-eye testing equipment.

    Published: February 25, 2011 -- 22:48 GMT (14:48 PST)

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    This is what a user sees when testing the equipment. It's designed for use by sighted people to test how the system interprets depth of field.

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    NICTA headquarters at Sydney's Australian Technology Park

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NICTA Techfest 2011: photos

National ICT Australia (NICTA) held its annual Techfest event on Wednesday where it showcased the latest and greatest in research technology.

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The entry to Techfest 2011

Published: February 25, 2011 -- 22:48 GMT (14:48 PST)

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