Robotics Innovation Centre (CSIRO)
Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation
The CSIRO Robotics Innovation Centre is a cutting-edge facility in Queensland, Australia, dedicated to advancing robotics and autonomous systems.
Operated by CSIRO, it focuses on R&D in areas like robotic vision, AI, and machine learning, with applications in industries such as agriculture, mining, and space exploration.
The centre features state-of-the-art test beds for real-world applications, offering a collaborative space for scientists, engineers, and industry partners.
It also plays a key role in education and training, helping develop the next generation of robotics experts.
The centre is pivotal in driving innovation and ensuring Australia remains a global leader in robotics technology.
- Website
- https://www.csiro.au/en/research/technology-space/robotics/robotics-innovation-centre
- Organisation type
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- Commonwealth statutory authority
- Number of research staff
- 20-100 research staff
- Address
- 1 Technology Court, Pullenvale QLD 4069
Strengths and capabilities
- Field Robotics
- SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping)
- Robotic Testing
- Computer Vision
- Distributed Sensing Systems
- IOT (Internet of Things)
- Engineering
Facilities and major equipment
- Control Room
- Large format motion capture
- Test Pool
- Adjustable test space
- Robotic Arm
Lead researchers
- Dr Navinda Kottege initiated and led legged-robot research within CSIRO since 2011, an activity that has grown into a world-class R&D capability
- Dr David Howard leader in robotics design and interaction and author of over 80 papers
- Dr Chris McCool leader in robotic/computer vision to enable robots and autonomous systems to work in challenging environments.
- Dr Brano Kusy has published over 100 papers more than 7800 citations and an h-index of 34
- Dr Peyman Moghadnam research interests include self-supervised learning for robotics and has led several large-scale multidisciplinary projects and won numerous awards
Achievements of the centre
- CSIRO launches new AI infrastructure to help robots and machines learn in real time
- Robots take the heat for humans maintaining our biggest solar farms - CSIRO
- CSIRO Spin-out GeoSLAM market leaders in 3D SLAM technology
- CSIRO Spin-out Emesent 3D mapping and Autonomy
- Second place in DARPA SubT (subterranean) challenge
- First place in Hilti SLAM challenge
Key science sectors
More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Defence, aviation and space
- Energy
- Engineering
- Mining/resources
- Quantum and advanced technologies
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