CSIRO Technology Research Unit (Data61)
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Formerly known as Data61 Research Unit
The Technology Research Unit brings together expertise across AI, robotics, cybersecurity, quantum and advanced manufacturing to build a more productive, resilient, and globally competitive future.
We deliver multidisciplinary technology capability for Australia and help industry, government and the research sector solve complex challenges and harness critical technologies safely, responsibly and at scale.
Queensland Research locations include:
- Coopers Plains
- Dutton Park
- Pullenvale (QCAT)
- St Lucia
We partner with industry to develop innovative products, processes and technologies to improve competitiveness in priority sectors and strengthen sovereign capability.
Being part of Australia's national science agency means we can combine specialist technology expertise with deep domain knowledge across sectors including manufacturing, energy, resources, agriculture, health, defence, environment, government and critical infrastructure.
- Website
- https://www.csiro.au/en/about/people/business-units/Technology
- Organisation type
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- Part of national organisation – Government
- Queensland statutory authority
- Number of research staff
- 300-500 research staff
- Address
- Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies, 1 Technology Court, Pullenvale QLD 4069
Strengths and capabilities
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotics
- Distributed Sensing
- Computer Vision
- Embedded AI
- Localisation and Mapping
- Autonomous GPS-denied Navigation
- Human-robot Teams
- World Modeling
- Field Robotics
- Quantum computing, Cybersecurity
- Data modelling and analytics
- Embodied Intelligence
- New metals and additive manufacturing (3D printing)
- Batteries and innovative energy solutions
- Advanced fibres, resins and chemicals
- Prototyping and engineered systems
- Materials characterisation
Facilities and major equipment
- Robotics innovation centre
- Above-ground robotic test tunnel environment
- Lunar and mars surface analogue testbeds (20m x 20m)
- Large-volume indoor motion capture system with optional drone netting
- Salt-water pool for aquatic systems testing
- Flight test area
- MILTECS (Military Test, Evaluation, Certification and Systems Assurance) - NIST-compliant ground-robot proving ground
Key science sectors
More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Defence, aviation and space
- Digital economy
- Energy
- Engineering
- Environment and nature
- Food and agriculture
- Mining/resources
- Quantum and advanced technologies
- Social sciences
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