Smart robotics, real-world impact

We’re bringing together advanced engineering, AI, automation, and control systems to create intelligent machines that interact seamlessly with their surroundings; designing, prototyping and deploying robotic systems that solve real-world challenges. From autonomous drones and assistive robots to next-gen manufacturing and precision agriculture tools.

Our research centre

We are one of Australia’s largest robotics research teams, with over 80 experts developing innovative robotics solutions across infrastructure, agriculture, health, manufacturing, and defence sectors.

News and case studies

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We invite paper submissions by the deadline of 31 January 2026.

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A new open-source dataset pinpoints exactly when innovations transition from the lab to the real world.

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Congratulations to AAII’s Professor Xiaojun Chang on his 2025 Highly Cited Researcher recognition by Clarivate.

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A virtual assistant that applies artificial intelligence to detect, interpret and respond to cybersecurity threats has been publicly unveiled at UTS.