Multimodal sensing intelligence for aerial robots in bushfire mitigation and pest management

Project overview

Project title

Advanced multimodal sensing intelligence for next-generation aerial robots in bushfire mitigation and pest management. 

Project description

This project develops advanced multimodal sensing techniques for next-generation aerial robots to improve bushfire mitigation and pest management. The expected outcome is a robotic sensing prototype for real-time monitoring. This technology will deliver customer, national, industry, and public benefits through enhanced safety, sustainability, cost-efficiency, and support for Indigenous manufacturing. 

Supervisory team

University

Name of university supervisor	Karthick Thiyagarajan Richard Yang
Name of university	Western Sydney University
Email address	K.Thiyagarajan@westernsydney.edu.au R.Yang@westernsydney.edu.au
Faculty	School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor	Changming Sun Dadong Wang
Email address	Changming.Sun@csiro.au Dadong.Wang@csiro.au
CSIRO Research Unit	Data61

Industry

Name of industry supervisor	Mohana Krishnan
Name of business/organisation	Droidex Technologies Pty Ltd
Email address	Mohan.krishnan@droidex.com.au

Further details

Primary location of student	Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Western Sydney University, Kingswood, NSW 2747, Australia
Industry engagement component location	Droidex Technologies Pty Ltd, Suite A15/24 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia
Other locations	CSIRO Marsfield, 26 Pembroke Road, Marsfield NSW 2122, Australia
Ideal student skillset	Essential skills At least one of the following degrees: Bachelor (Honours Class 1 or 2), Master of Research, or Master of Philosophy in a relevant field such as Robotics, Mechatronics, or Machine Learning. Strong programming expertise in C, C++, Python, or similar, and experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS). Prior experience in robotics, machine learning, and research is beneficial.   Desirable skills Knowledge of mechatronics design, sensor fusion, and robot vision. Hands-on experience with robotic platforms. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Application close date	Open until position filled
Apply	Contact Karthick Thiyagarajan