100 + INNOVATIONS iFire- Interactive Visualisation of Fire Scenarios
An AI system that facilitates the interactive visualisation of fire scenarios
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Challenge
Current systems are unable to experientially immerse groups of users in dynamically changing fires. iFire embeds groups of up to 30 users to experience and curate fires based on their end-user needs. By being able to change the fire conditions interactively, they can test their assumptions and responses in real-time.
Solution
iFire provides an adaptable simulation toolkit that can be deployed on either 3D or 2D screens, such as immersive cinemas or smart devices. Its intuitive interface allows endusers to navigate historical fires as cinematic experiences and transform them into a wide range of possible‘ what if’ future scenarios. This capability enhances situational awareness and decision-making by presenting participants with problem-solving experiences that test and expand their practical knowledge.
Target customers / end-users
• primary users are Fire and Rescue NSW( FRNSW), with a 3D cinema installed at Emergency Services Academy, Orchard Hills, training 6000 personnel
• Secondary users are ABC New Online, with 12m + viewers.
Progress
• ARC seed funding of AU $ 3.4m
• formal partnerships with FRNSW and Royal College of Art, UK
• first training module implemented and evaluated at Emergency Services Academy.
12 active collaborations
Industry advisory board
ERA 5 star rating
Climate & Clean Energy
The system enables users across the creative, emergency, media and scientific sectors to generate and engage with a wide range of fire scenarios in 3D simulations. Using a Deep Learning model, it enables users to change variables such as wind direction and experience the resulting fire.
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