R+D
NCM's Research and Development space showcases local industry and research innovating how humans understand, connect and co-exist with intelligent machines.
In conjunction with FRIEND, responsive and rapidly evolving interactive exhibits spotlight pioneering Australian research and development. With a focus on Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) and related fields, audiences are invited to engage directly with new concepts shaping the future of human–machine connection.
R+D offers an opportunity to experience new research as it emerges. From November 2025 to April 2026, NCM is partnering with leaders in Australian robotics, AI, and biocomputing to bring cutting-edge innovation out of the lab.
Cortical Labs, 7 January 2026 - 29 March 2026
Explore the biosynthetic future of computing in this collaboration with Melbourne’s Cortical Labs. What is organic intelligence? What are the implications of this technology, and how will it be used? Integrating real, living neurons into a synthetic computer chip, Cortical Labs’ CL1 Biocomputer demonstrates the power and potential of this new form of learning.
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Cortical Labs - Exhibition Partners
Previous R+D Exhibitions
