Robotics and AI for Natural Hazard Detection and Mitigation
Tracks
Marquis Room | In-Person Only
| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 |
| 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM |
Overview
Dr Tirthankar Bandyopadhyay & Dr Ing Torsten Merz, CSIRO
Details
Key Presentation Learnings:
1. Robotics and AI have the potential to provide an assistive solution to many of the challenges being faced by first responders.
2. While promising, targeted robotic development is required for actual deployment
3. Collaborative projects involving stakeholders from academia, research organization, industry partners, domain experts and funding agencies enable long term sustainable success in the development and adoption of such technologies.
Speaker
Dr.-Ing. Torsten Merz
Principal Research Engineer
CSIRO
Robotics and AI for Natural Hazard Detection and Mitigation
Abstract
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly becoming cornerstones in the field of natural hazard management. These cutting-edge technologies have shown great potential in effectively dealing with various natural calamities, especially bushfire early detection and management. They play an integral role in early detection of potential threats, accurately measuring the risk involved, and providing crucial assistance in fire mitigation efforts.
In this presentation, we will showcase various innovative Robotics and AI technologies currently under development at CSIRO Robotics. These include multi-robot autonomy, biomass estimation, and situational awareness. Additionally, we will explore potential approaches for early fire detection that can be developed and deployed using autonomous remote sensing aircraft.
In this presentation, we will showcase various innovative Robotics and AI technologies currently under development at CSIRO Robotics. These include multi-robot autonomy, biomass estimation, and situational awareness. Additionally, we will explore potential approaches for early fire detection that can be developed and deployed using autonomous remote sensing aircraft.
Biography
Dr. Tirthankar Bandyopadhyay
Sr. Research Scientist
Csiro
Robotics and AI for Natural Hazard Detection and Mitigation
Abstract
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly becoming cornerstones in the field of natural hazard management. These cutting-edge technologies have shown great potential in effectively dealing with various natural calamities, especially bushfire early detection and management. They play an integral role in early detection of potential threats, accurately measuring the risk involved, and providing crucial assistance in fire mitigation efforts.
In this presentation, we will showcase various innovative Robotics and AI technologies currently under development at CSIRO Robotics. These include multi-robot autonomy, biomass estimation, and situational awareness. Additionally, we will explore potential approaches for early fire detection that can be developed and deployed using autonomous remote sensing aircraft.
In this presentation, we will showcase various innovative Robotics and AI technologies currently under development at CSIRO Robotics. These include multi-robot autonomy, biomass estimation, and situational awareness. Additionally, we will explore potential approaches for early fire detection that can be developed and deployed using autonomous remote sensing aircraft.
Biography
Tirtha is a senior research scientist at CSIRO, where he leads the Robotic Autonomy team at Data61. His main goal is to develop field robotic solutions that address industry challenges in a variety of domains. These include confined space inspections, natural environmental monitoring, and sampling and sensing with highly articulated robots.
Tirtha has spearheaded multiple strategic and commercial projects, successfully translating technology from research to industry use. He has also contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at international conferences.
