The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Group is one of the leading robotics and autonomous systems research groups in the world. We develop foundational and applied research for a broad range of domains including; agriculture, advanced manufacturing, mining, biodiversity and biosecurity, environmental research and monitoring, cultural heritage and online learning. Our systems provide scientific, social and economic benefits through cutting-edge science, deeper understanding of natural and built environments, increased productivity and human safety, and augmentation of human capabilities.

Website

https://research.csiro.au/robotics/

Organisation type

• Part of national organisation – Government
• Commonwealth statutory authority

Number of research staff

20-100 research staff

Address

1 Technology Court, Pullenvale QLD 4069

Strengths and capabilities

• World leaders in 3D Lidar-based simultaneous localisation and mapping (3D SLAM)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Unmanned Ground Vehicles (AGVs)
• Augmented World Models
• Autonomous Legged Robots
• Advanced Mechatronics Systems
• Evolutionary Robotics - autonomous design of robots

Facilities and major equipment

• Robotics Innovation Centre
• Flight Operations Centre
• Motion Capture Facility - largest in Australia
• Rapid prototyping and 3D printing
• Electronics and mechanical engineering labs

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Advanced manufacturing
• Defence, aviation and space
• Engineering
• Environment and nature
• Food and agriculture
• Digital economy