Artificial Intelligence and Extended Reality
We help organisations achieve operational excellence through AI and extended reality, offering industry-specific solutions for intelligent automation, visual inspection and immersive training to drive performance, optimise expenditure and enable scalable digital transformation with trustworthy, impactful technologies.
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SolarAIDD
SolarAIDD is an AI-driven, end-to-end platform that automates electroluminescence (EL) image analysis of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. With the rapid expansion of the solar industry, automated EL analysis is essential for improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing maintenance costs, and optimising solar plant performance. SolarAIDD helps stakeholders increase throughput, enhance defect detection, and improve procurement and maintenance decisions. Its processing time is approximately 30 seconds (depending on image size). It identifies and quantifies 14 defect types and 15 PV features at the cell, module, and batch level, transforming unstructured EL images into actionable data. For more information, contact @email.
One Food Risk Tool
The One Food Risk Tool (OFRT) is a software tool that assesses the impact of animal, plant, human and environmental hazards (as part of the One Health global programme) on food production systems in South Africa. Developed by CSIR in partnership with Cefas, the tool aims to assist scientists and policy makers to facilitate evidence-based decision-making to mitigate the impacts of hazards which affect health, food production, food sustainability and food security.
XR for Workplace Hazard: Virtual Hazard Risk & Response Training for Transforming Industrial Workforce Safety
XR Safety provides immersive VR training for high-risk industries by simulating hazardous environments. It enhances safety, reduces accidents, and supports local SMMEs by creating localised content aligned with global standards to drive adoption and regulatory compliance.
MetaCare : A Metaverse for Connecting Remote Health & Wellness Experts Virtually
The MetaCare platform delivers accessible, high-quality virtual health and wellness services globally. We securely connect communities with expert diagnosis and basic treatment in immersive virtual environments, designed for post-pandemic needs. Users create avatars to access secure virtual spaces for private consultations and group and community engagements. There is integrated payment functionality (blockchain) to ensure security, transparency, and trusted collaboration.
Trustworthy AI
The Trustworthy AI initiative enables ethical, transparent, and reliable AI by embedding fairness, privacy, and compliance into model development. It helps organisations mitigate risks, build user trust, and adopt scalable AI solutions aligned with evolving ethical, societal, and governance standards.