A sensor for public bins that can notify a council of when it’s full, the latest in drones, and high-tech printers were among the gadgets on show at the North East Digital Innovation Festival.
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Nine exhibitors showcased digital marketing, 3D printing, robotics, the NBN, renewable energy and more at TAFE Space in Wodonga today.
Among them were the National Narrowband Network support manager Robbie Hamilton, displaying gear including a device that clips onto water meters and delivers real-time readings, and the ‘smart bin sensor’.
“You can tell how much space is left, and it also tells you if it’s on fire or has been pushed over,” he said.
“It’s currently used by Newcastle and Lake Macquarie councils … none in Victoria yet but there’s always ability to put them in.”
The event also featured speakers from Google Australia, Zukas Group, and Charles Sturt University.
NEDIF was delivered by Tieor One and The Hub Wodonga, and director Guy Rowson said the inaugural festival in Benalla was a success.
“We’ve been assured there’s going to be (state government) funding for at least another couple years,” he said.
“The North East region had one of the lowest digital literacy rates in Australia, so education institutions wanted to improve that.
“I think these conversations help increase that literacy and innovation.”
Mr Rowson said Tier One started providing consultancy services in Wodonga in 2004 and The Hub, which is a co-working space, had been running for four years on High Street with plans to set up more in regional areas.
