iMOVE funds two new urban mobility projects

In a significant move to foster innovation in the transport sector, iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre has announced a combined investment of $1 million, with SAGE Automation and microFleet each receiving $500,000. The funding aims to revolutionise public transport for the visually impaired and position Australia at the forefront of the global e-micromobility market.

The investments have been made via iMOVE CRC’s $1 million Impact Extension Program (IEP), aimed at helping Australian companies to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative transportation technologies, goods, and services. iMOVE CRC is funded to support innovation in the transport and mobility sector through the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Program.

More than 75 applications were received for the fund’s inaugural round; a clear illustration of the private sector’s vision and enthusiasm to improve transport sustainability, accessibility and safety in Australia.

microFleet’s OneDock: Charging Ahead in the e-micromobility Race

microFleet – an offshoot of Aust Post e-bike fleet provider, Electric Vehicles Pty Ltd – has been granted $500,000 to propel its patent-pending invention, OneDock. This universal charging and parking station for electric bikes, scooters, and other light, micromobility electric vehicles is poised to redefine urban transportation, offering users a seamless and sustainable e-micromobility experience.

With the backing of iMOVE CRC, microFleet is setting its sights on the global stage, targeting a potential rollout of 70,000 OneDocks by 2024.

iMOVE managing director Ian Christensen said: “OneDock is the embodiment of the future of urban mobility. It’s a game-changer, and we’re thrilled to support microFleet in this transformative journey.”

microFleet COO Al Reid said: “With OneDock, we’re not just envisioning a greener future; we’re actively building it.”

Find out more about the OneDock universal charging and parking station.

SAGE Automation See Me App: A visionary leap for public transport

The revolutionary See Me’ app, an idea developed by Cassie Hames, a software programmer who is legally blind, and employed by SAGE Automation, has been granted $500,000 from iMOVE CRC. The app promises to transform the public transport landscape for Australia’s blind and vision impaired community.

iMOVE CRC managing director Ian Christensen said: “The ‘See Me’ app is an exciting development as it will significantly increase the accessibility of Australia’s public transport system, not only for blind people but for the whole community. We are proud to support this beacon of hope.”

SAGE Group managing director Adrian Fahey said: “Cassie’s innovation aligns perfectly with SAGE’s mission to create a smarter future and better world. We’re envisioning a world where transportation provides greater inclusiveness, and See Me is a significant step towards that.”

Find out more about the See Me app.