Emerging technologies advancing the capabilities of public infrastructure

Abstract

There are many innovative and disruptive technologies, being developed and deployed, that provide the opportunity for change for the way public infrastructure is developed and deployed for the benefit of communities . These technologies range from wearable technology, allowing for the creation of evidentiary media, revolutionising Occupational Health and Safety and reinventing how succession planning and generational change can be managed, to the rise of Artificial Intelligence, in particular Machine Learning coupled with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). This changes how we look at repetitive tasks and how assets can be managed more effectively. These types of technologies will also challenge the way we think about our roles and what skill sets need to be developed right now. This topic will go through a number of well researched themes and associated innovative and potentially disruptive technologies which are being developed here in Queensland. All will give rise to opportunities for change in the way public infrastructure is delivered with associated benefits to communities.