Innovative ideas and tech solutions were on show at The Australian National University (ANU), with a recent demonstration of projects produced by our talented computing students and researchers.
The 2024 ANU Computing Showcase featured hundreds of presentations produced in consultation and collaboration with businesses, industry and government agencies.
Our partnerships and Work Integrated Learning programs connect students and researchers with real life clients to develop a technological solution to a real-world problem. ANU computing students can take part in team or individual projects through our signature TechLauncher and Computing Internship programs.
As the latest semester draws to a close, we gathered to celebrate their collaborative effort and outstanding achievements.
Check out this taste of the incredible ANU computing projects on display.
KoPilot to navigate South Korea
Team: Backend developers Jiawei Li and Xiangyu Bao; Frontend Developers: Xuke Du and Xiaojie Zhou; and Algorithm Designers Xuan Li, He Weng and Jiahao Xu.
This group developed KoPilot, an innovative travel assistant app for international tourists visiting South Korea. Since tools like Google Maps are less commonly used in the region, Google and ChatGPT searches often yield incomplete or inaccurate results. KoPilot bridges this gap, offering a tailored experience for travelers who want to eat, stay, play, and explore like locals.
Users can select interest tags—such as restaurants or attractions—and input their travel preferences. Powered by a large language model, advanced filtering, and algorithmic research, the app provides real-time, personalised recommendations via an interactive map.
The KoPilot team has collaborated with ANU supervisor Artem Lenskly and industry partner Patryk Dwórznik, based in South Korea. Having made significant progress, they aim to continue beyond TechLauncher, expanding the app’s data and features for users.
Wisdom Connect
Team: Zihan Li, Huanfeng Su, Tang Zhao, Pengrui Wang, Ruixuan Wang, Hanjian Jin, Haoyang Wang
Wisdom is meant to be shared, and Wisdom Connect is designed to bridge the gap between seniors and society, fostering connections around shared interests. This web-based platform helps seniors engage with the world, especially following the isolation many experienced during COVID-19.
This TechLauncher project addresses the disconnection faced by the elderly by enabling them to join interest groups, find events, and connect with friends. The team focused on creating a user-friendly site tailored to seniors’ needs; incorporating features such as larger font sizes, a help page, and audio blogs for easy access.
The group collaborated with the charity Wisdom Connect, which aims to prevent social isolation and reduce the risk of mental health issues through innovative, inclusive solutions.
Managing computing lab resources
Team: Edward Nivison, Sineeha Kodwani, Filip Mazur, Alex Boxall, Matthew Cawley, Hexuan Meng, and Rachel Cao
The School of Computing Resource Maximisation team tackled a challenge from within: working with the ANU School of Computing to streamline the process of allocating computer labs.
The team’s booking system helps teaching staff and administrators find the right lab at the right time and place, with the necessary resources for each class. It saves time for staff while allowing users to customise course details, update class requirements, and manage timetables easily.
FIT analysis tool
Team: Justin Tieu, Doh Hyun Kim, Sean Barnes, Raymond Improgo, Xiuyuan Yuan, Can Cevik, Paras Patange
The Financial Investment Tool (FIT) simplifies trading with a powerful web-based platform designed for all investors. The technology is aimed at beginners looking to make their first investments, through to seasoned professionals and portfolio managers.
FIT analyses market trends, key performance indicators, and employs advanced features like competitor analysis and predictive machine learning to optimise investment strategies. It transforms complex data into clear, actionable insights, empowering users to make informed decisions. Though still in early development, the team is proud of FIT’s potential to revolutionise investment management.
Bringing Particle Builder online
Team: Amy McWilliams, Jeong-Yeon (Andrew) Ha, Mohammad Attar, Theirry (Nicole) Panggabean, Jing (Tony) Ru, Zilun (Waylon) Wei, and Yeming Chen; as well as previous members Andrew Carse and Jiacheng She (Tom).
The Particle Builder project is a highly sought-after collaboration with local physics teacher Lachlan McGinness, continuously expanded by ANU computing students each year. In 2024, the team developed an online version of a board game designed to teach particle physics in a fun and engaging way.
Players can compete against each other or challenge an AI in single-player mode. The goal is to construct particles by playing and trading cards. An interactive tutorial introduces key physics concepts to new players, while special ability cards and level-specific features add depth to the gameplay.
Watch: Particle Builder – TechLauncher Showcase 2024
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