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Wide-area surveillance system to detect human movement in secure areas

The CSIR has developed a surveillance system that detects and localises moving targets, over large areas and identifies them as humans or animals. The Kruger…

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A novel green technology to transform the single-use plastic market

The CSIR has developed a bioplastic technology for producing 100% biodegradable and compostable plastic. The technology enables single-use plastic products…

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CSIR develops new technology that produces sought-after natural Ambrafuran

The CSIR has developed an innovative solution using biocatalysis and green chemistry to produce natural Ambrafuran – a highly sought-after agent in the…

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Converting text into automated South African languages

The CSIR has developed a software product that converts digital text into synthetic speech, in all the 11 official South African languages. Up until the…

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A low-cost solution for smarter utilisation of national radio frequency spectrum resources

The CSIR has developed a technology to provide long-range, broadband access to underserved and hard-to-reach communities and facilities. Radio frequency…

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A virtual TV, video-on-demand, radio and podcast-streaming platform for Africa

The CSIR has developed a solution to deliver unbroken video streams over mobile networks from 2.5G (rural) – 4G (Wi-Fi) at data costs ranging from as low as R2…

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Assistive technology for visually impaired, dyslexic and developing readers

The CSIR has developed software to help the publishing industry serve a market that was often overlooked in the past. This market faces barriers to reading due…

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Affordable biometric solutions for South African organisations

The CSIR’s VeristicPrint biometric technology is an end-to-end biometric system that uses digital imaging devices such as smart phones, webcams and digital…

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