CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship - Training Humanoid Robots for High-Risk Applications using Large and Small AI Models

Griffith University’s School of Information and Communication Technology delivers industry-focused teaching and research across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, robotics and digital technologies. The PhD candidate will develop trustworthy artificial intelligence for humanoid robots operating in hazardous environments by integrating computer vision, AI models, formal reasoning, reinforcement learning and robot control. The role involves hands-on research with robotic platforms, multimodal sensors and simulation environments, in collaboration with Griffith University, CSIRO and Cyborg Dynamics Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• The primary focus of this role is to integrate computer vision, large and small AI models, formal reasoning, reinforcement learning, and robot control so that humanoid robots can interpret mission goals, plan safe actions, and perform complex manipulation tasks
• This CSIRO Industry PhD project includes hands-on research using robotic platforms, multimodal sensors, simulation environments, and industry-relevant scenarios in explosive ordnance disposal, mining, and construction
• Success in this role requires close collaboration with researchers and engineers from Griffith University, CSIRO, and Cyborg Dynamics Engineering