“Essentially, they'd be wearing the battery, not carrying it. We're excited about this funding because it means we're a step closer to making the FIED a reality.
“We'll use the funds to further develop the various components of this technology and look at how we bring them together into a wearable garment.
“It's a real motivator to know this technology could one day be used by the men and women who serve in Australia's Defence Force to protect our country.”
There are a range of other civilian applications for the FIED, including communication devices such as radios and mobile phones, medical devices such as vital sign monitoring systems, small electronic devices including MP3 players, and sports wear.
Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Roger Lough, announced the funding last night at the annual Capability and Technology Program Dinner held in Canberra.
The CTD Program, managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), enables Defence and industry to collaboratively explore emerging technology developments and assess their potential to enhance Australian Defence Force capability.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
marketing@alchempro.com
