EBE Talks | University of Cape Town

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High-impact, peer-reviewed research and innovation relating to engineering and the built environment for the African continent. Linking academia, society and industry.

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Using robotics to understand cheetahs

Amir Patel.
African Robotics Unit (ARU)

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Disrupted urbanism: understanding digital mobilisation in African cities

Nancy Odendaal.
School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics

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The future of mobility in Africa

Philippa Tumubweinee.
School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics

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The importance of mechanics studying the effects of global warming on Antarctica

Sebastian Skatulla.
Department of Civil Engineering

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How can robotics accelerate African agricultural autonomy

Paul Amayo.
Department of Electrical Engineering

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Data for transport planning in Africa – is floating car data the silver bullet?

Megan Bruwer and Roger Behrens.
SUN and Centre for Transport Studies (CfTS)

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Research at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE) is internationally recognised. It is a dynamic space that produces knowledge-based solutions for the local and regional context.

EBE Talks showcases innovative research at our faculty that aims at making a positive impact on society and industry in South Africa and the broader Global South.

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About EBE Talks

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EBE Talks is a platform of the UCT Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE). It showcases selected examples of the EBE's research that provide practical and substantial research insights and have critical relevance for topics in industry and society. Each piece features a video and full, peer-reviewed paper prepared by our researchers and made available for the general public.

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