B.R.A.I.N.
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6 Posts, Co-founder & Director (Research & Innovation)
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Robert Layton

Connects research and industry to guide B.R.A.I.N.’s real-world AI pilots. Advocates responsible, human-centred use while keeping projects evidence-based and future-focused.

Robert Layton
BRAIN x Ballarat Hackerspace: AI Applications and Tooling Meetup (Dec 10)

If you’ve ever thought, “Okay… but how are people actually using AI day-to-day?” this meetup is for you.

by Robert Layton & Matt Bowd, Dec 08, 2025

AI Tools for Professionals

The AI Tools for Professionals site maps tasks that knowledge workers do day-to-day, with AI tools that can support those tasks.

by Robert Layton, Nov 07, 2025

AI Hardware Setup Guide

A comprehensive guide helping businesses choose the right AI hardware setup without needing technical expertise.

by Robert Layton, Sep 27, 2025

The Impact of AI on the broader Ballarat Region

This position paper explores how AI advancements will affect the Ballarat region, examining job displacement risks, economic transformation opportunities, and strategies to manage the transition.

by Robert Layton, Aug 01, 2025

The Social Licence to use AI

This research report examines the social and ethical dimensions of AI adoption in the Ballarat region.

by Robert Layton, Aug 01, 2025

The AI era won’t wait. Neither will Ballarat.

With BRAIN, local brilliance fuels global impact. We’re building the network where Ballarat’s ideas, projects, and people take their place on the world stage.

by Matt Bowd & Robert Layton, Jul 15, 2025

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