IEEE South Australia Section

Join us for an insightful student-led talk on the use of AI-powered vision systems to analyse orangutan behaviour and assess their welfare. This event will showcase innovative interdisciplinary research projects that apply facial recognition and machine learning techniques to identify individual orangutans, interpret their emotional states, recognise their behaviours and enhance their care. It will also introduce the conceptual design of providing robot-based animal care without human involvement. The speakers will discuss their methodologies, challenges encountered, and the potential impact of AI-driven monitoring in zoo environments. Whether you're interested in AI, animal welfare, or interdisciplinary research, this session will provide a fascinating look at how technology can contribute to conservation and animal well-being. Speaker(s): Jasmin, Georgia, Isabella, Anwitha Agenda: 1:30 pm - light refreshment 2:00 pm - presentation 3:00 pm - zoo tour (subject to availability) Bldg: Plane Tree Centre, Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Abstract: This talk will provide an in-depth exploration of state-of-the-art compact and wideband circularly polarized (CP) microstrip antennas, with a focus on recent advancements in metasurface-based CP antenna technologies. The discussion will cover cutting-edge design methodologies, innovations, and the impact of these antennas across emerging wireless applications. By leveraging metasurfaces in the antenna architectures, significant improvements can be achieved in key performance metrics such as gain, axial ratio bandwidth, and miniaturization, all while preserving superior CP radiation characteristics. These next-generation antennas offer broad operational bandwidths, making them indispensable for advanced communication systems, satellite communications, and other high-performance wireless technologies. This talk aims to provide the audience with a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques driving the future of CP antenna design and their crucial role in shaping next-gen wireless infrastructure. Speaker(s): Dr. Nasimuddin , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/468368