UQ VisLab tests robot dog mapping for campus accessibility
Published on: 7 October 2026
UQ VisLab researchers have taken a Unitree Go2 robot dog carrying a 360 degree camera onto the St Lucia campus, alongside handheld laser scanning, to test new ways of mapping how accessible campus paths are.
AI Innovations in Infrastructure and Digital Engineering
Published on: 21 August 2026
Research involving Dr Jurij Karlovsek has been featured in 100 UQ AI Innovations Changing the World, highlighting emerging applications of artificial intelligence in road inspection, tunnel monitoring and resilient underground infrastructure.
UQ VisLab develops Spatial Twin for Intelligent Environments
Published on: 30 September 2026
UQ VisLab is developing a Spatial Twin platform that integrates 3D spatial models with live environmental sensing to support evidence informed decisions about comfort, building performance and human wellbeing.
UQ EAIT Engagement Team visits UQ VisLab to explore digitisation in AEC
Published on: 9 September 2026
The UQ VisLab welcomed the UQ EAIT Engagement Team to explore how immersive environments, augmented reality, machine learning and digital twin workflows are shaping the future of architecture, engineering and construction.
Australian Institute of Architects visits UQ VisLab to discuss the future of the built environment
Published on: 8 September 2026
The UQ VisLab welcomed the Australian Institute of Architects to explore how digital twins, immersive visualisation and advanced manufacturing are reshaping architectural practice.
Qianbin Xu receives Highly Commended Award for Grammar Written in Timber
Published on: 8 September 2026
Dr Qianbin Xu received a Highly Commended Award in UQ’s 2026 Visions of Research competition for Grammar Written in Timber, highlighting his work in timber systems, computational design and robotic fabrication.
ROB|ARCH 2026 Conference Presentation
Published on: 28 August 2026
Dr Qianbin Xu from UQ VisLab presented its reconfigurable timber research at ROB|ARCH 2026, demonstrating an integrated workflow that combines computational design, robotic milling and augmented reality guided assembly for circular construction.
Springfield City Group visits UQ VisLab to explore Digital Twin collaboration
Published on: 17 August 2026
Springfield City Group representatives visited UQ VisLab to explore how digital twins, immersive visualisation and spatial data could support future smart city and urban development opportunities.
New Grant from TAFE Queensland Supporting Digital Upskilling
Published on: 13 August 2026
Dr Jurij Karlovsek and Associate Professor Fred Fialho Teixeira have been awarded a new research grant to develop and test a scalable digital upskilling framework for Queensland’s construction trades.
Exploring Digital Approaches to Boggo Road Gaol Heritage at UQ VisLab
Published on: 11 August 2026
Heritage and built-environment specialists joined UQ colleagues at the UQ VisLab to explore how digital twins, immersive visualisation and spatial data could support the understanding and communication of complex heritage environments.
ARCH7015 Virtual Site Visit in the VisLab
Published on: 6 August 2026
ARCH7015 students explored their Laidley project site through an immersive 360° virtual site visit in the UQ VisLab, using panoramic video and spatial audio to experience and discuss key site conditions.
PhiSaver Visits UQ VisLab to Explore Energy Data and Digital Twin Applications
Published on: 30 July 2026
UQ VisLab welcomed Brett Beeson from PhiSaver to explore how high-resolution energy monitoring could support UQ’s Digital Twin research, including new opportunities for data integration, prediction and informed decision-making.
Lendlease Visits UQ VisLab to Explore Research Collaboration
Published on: 20 July 2026
Lendlease representatives visited the UQ VisLab to discuss bio-based materials, algae-based additive manufacturing, augmented reality-assisted timber assembly and digital twin research.
Research Exchange on Bio-Based Materials at UQ VisLab
Published on: 8 July 2026
Associate Professor Malini Srivastava from the University of Minnesota visited UQ VisLab for a research exchange exploring bio-based materials, biological pigments and their potential applications in architecture and the built environment.
Robotic timber research published in Construction Robotics and set for ROB|ARCH
Published on: 30 Jun 2026
UQ VisLab research integrating robotic timber fabrication and AR-guided assembly has been published in Construction Robotics and will be presented at ROB|ARCH 2026 in Aarhus.
A Usability Study in the VisLab
Published on: 30 April 2026
A usability study conducted in the UQ VisLab explored how alternative design configurations for a Total Artificial Heart system could improve usability, safety and user experience.
Interactive Visualisation for VisLab
Published on: 15 March 2026
The UQ Visualisation Laboratory will enter its next phase of development through a successful Research Infrastructure and Investment Scheme application for Interactive Visualisation for VisLab.
Shaping Australia Award
Published on: 26 February 2026
Professor Ben Hankamer was recognised as a Shaping Australia Awards finalist, with the feature video including VisLab discussions led by Associate Professor Fred Fialho Teixeira.
VisLab contributes to Building with Blue Biomass exhibition at Arup Gallery
Published on: 29 October 2025
VisLab has contributed to the international Building with Blue Biomass research network through its participation in an exhibition at Arup’s London headquarters.
AR Timber Assembly
Published on: 28 October 2025
PhD candidate Qianbin Xu led an AR timber assembly demonstration in UQ VisLab, using the 360 immersive space to test and assemble a reconfigurable timber prototype.
Photoshot
Published on: 14 October 2025
UQ VisLab’s 360 immersive space was used for a photoshoot, showcasing architecture students and their design work in an interactive visualisation environment.
UQ leading the way in digital twin applications
Published on: 2 Apr 2025
Expanded research by Dr Fred Fialho Teixeira is set to put The University of Queensland at the forefront of digital twin development, revolutionising the way spaces are understood.
From algae to seagrass to shellfish. How can renewable marine blue-biomass reduce the carbon footprint of the building industry?
Published on: 3 Apr 2024
A new international and interdisciplinary network “Building with Blue Biomass” will explore the potentials of marine and aquaculture-based biomass. The aim is to help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and accelerate the building industry’s transition towards circular and renewable bio-based materials.
Major architecture research exhibition launches at State Library of Queensland
Published on: 29 Aug 2023
The power of architecture and visions of its future are explored through five research projects from the UQ School of Architecture, Design and Planning paired with State Library of Queensland collection content in a new exhibition at slq Gallery.
RoboBlox impresses at SHErobots Exhibition
Published on: 4 Nov 2022
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Dr Maryam Shafiei and Senior Lecturer, Dr Fred Fialho Teixeira from the School of Architecture collaborated with researchers at the QUT and ARM (Advance Robotic Manufacturing)- Hub to develop robotically fabricated prototypes for SHErobots exhibition at the University of Sydney.
New Visualisation Lab bringing complex data to life
Published on: 24 October 2022
UQ’s Visualisation Laboratory is now operational, enabling students and researchers to explore digital twins through immersive visualisation.
Corley public exhibition wins highest honour at heritage awards
Published on: 10 Dec 2019
A public exhibition created with University of Queensland architecture researchers that showcased more than 60,000 photographs of suburban homes was awarded the highest honour at the National Trust Queensland Heritage Awards in October.