i-SAIRAS 2024

✨Wrapping Up Day 3 of i-SAIRAS 2024! ✅ The final day of the symposium was packed with highlights, with further discussions from global experts in space robotics and AI: 🛰 Opening Addresses by leaders from NASA, Luxembourg Space Agency, Australian Space Agency, Canadian Space Agency, and NASA-JPL. 🛰 Diverse Sessions explored cutting-edge topics like collaborative robotics, lunar technology, lava tube exploration, advanced sensors, and rover innovations. 🛰 Expert Panels sparked meaningful discussions on the role of autonomy in space exploration. 🛰 Closing Ceremony celebrated the success of the symposium and the incredible advancements shared over the past three days. Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne German Aerospace Center (DLR) European Space Agency - ESA JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Australian Space Agency CSIRO #iSAIRAS2024 #Space #Robotics #AI #Rovers #Satellites

🚀 Day 2 of the symposium was packed with inspiration and pioneering ideas!✨ The day was opened by international space leaders including: • Lt Gen (USAF Ret) Larry James, Strategic Advisor, SmartSat CRC • Angela Krenn, Deputy Chief Architect, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration • Hiroshi Ueno, Associate Senior Engineer, JEM Utilization Centre, JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency • Gianfranco Visentin, Head of Automation and Robotics Section, European Space Agency - ESA • Dr Julia Badger, Gateway VSM Project Manager, NASA-JSC With even more technical presentations from researchers and industry, the day then concluded with a wonderful symposium dinner offering an opportunity to celebrate all the incredible achievements made in AI, robotics and automation in space. Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne German Aerospace Center (DLR) European Space Agency - ESA JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Australian Space Agency CSIRO #iSAIRAS2024 #Space #Robotics #AI #Rovers #Satellites

The SmartSat CRC team has been busy catching up with colleagues from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at i-SAIRAS 2024 in Brisbane this week! 🦾 CEO Professor Andy Koronios, Strategic Advisor Lt Gen Larry James USAF (Ret'd), and Dr Carl Seubert caught up with NASA JPL Group Supervisor, Dr Amir Rahmani. SmartSat is proud to sponsor this premier event in artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation for space, in particular the session on AI4Space chaired by Hanna Kurniawati, SmartSat Professorial Chair for System Autonomy, Intelligence and Decision Making. Larry and Carl were joined on the panel by Professor Ryszard Kowalczyk alongside Julian Guinane, Space Systems Engineer at the University of Sydney and Alina Bialkowski, Machine Learning Researcher at The University of Queensland. #iSAIRAS2024 #AuSpace #Robotics #AI #SpacecraftAutonomy

Brisbane is the focus for the global space industry this week, hosting the International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation in Space i-SAIRAS 2024. 🌍🛰️ Yesterday I joined Australia’s first female astronaut and space systems engineer Dr Katherine Bennell-Pegg to talk to more than 120 enthusiastic year 4, 7 and 8 students about some of the amazing science happening in Queensland that supports space exploration. 🚀 These students are our scientists and engineers of the future and it was great to see their interest in all things science and space related. Hosted by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, this is the first time the symposium has been held in Australia in its 25-year history. It has brought experts from the national and international space community including space agencies, research organisations, industry innovators and the commercial technology sector to Queensland. Queensland can capitalise on events such as these to grow our science and innovation ecosystem and bring new talent, investment and industries to the state. Patricia O'Callaghan Michele Bauer Nicole McCartney #iSAIRAS #Space #Robotics #AI

🚀 Day 1 Highlights of i-SAIRAS 2024! 🌠 What an incredible kickoff to the symposium! The first day set the bar high, starting with a warm welcome from Symposium Chair, Jonathon Ralston, CSIRO CEO, Doug Hilton AO, Executive Director of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Denise Johnston and Australian Astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg. With over 50 engaging presentations in our first day, researchers and industry showcased cutting-edge research, collaborations, and innovations in space robotics and AI. Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne German Aerospace Center (DLR) European Space Agency - ESA JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Australian Space Agency CSIRO #iSAIRAS2024 #Space #Robotics #AI #Rovers #Satellites

ONLY 1 MORE SLEEP! 🛌 Doors open tomorrow at 7:45AM! Collect your conference registrations and lanyards on the Plaza Level of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre! Join us along with international space agencies as we discuss the future of space exploration, AI, robotics and mining. See you tomorrow! 🚀 Find the full program here: https://lnkd.in/g-YJ5sPX NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne European Space Agency - ESA JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency German Aerospace Center (DLR) CSIRO Australian Space Agency #isairas2024 #space #robotics #ai #minimg

We are delighted to announce that Dr Doug Hilton AO, Chief Executive of CSIRO, will participate in the opening ceremony of i-SAIRAS 2024. Dr Hilton has a distinguished background in molecular and cellular biology. He has led pioneering work that has delivered significant medical advancements, showcasing his ability to bridge innovative research with industry. His commitment to fostering strong institutional cultures and championing diversity in science is truly inspiring. Join Dr Doug Hilton AO at i-SAIRAS 2024 as we explore new frontiers to advance space exploration and address Earth’s challenges! 🌐 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gVbRnyg5 📅 November 19-21, 2024 in Brisbane #iSAIRAS2024 #CSIRO #SpaceTechnology #Innovation #TechTransfer

🦘We'll see you this time next week in Brisbane, Australia! 🌏 Join us to hear speakers Dr. Joni Sytsma and Dr. Raymond Francis! Dr. Joni Sytsma, has a 17-year career in developing advanced aerospace systems. With a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida, she has led groundbreaking work on weaponized drones, hypersonics at the United States Air Force Research Laboratory, and hypersonic rocket launches under the HIFiRE program. Now, as Chief Technology Officer of Australia's $180M iLAuNCH Trailblazer program, she leads the development of innovative space and aerospace technologies. Dr. Raymond Francis, a mission operations and science autonomy specialist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has contributed to intelligent software for deep-space missions, including the AEGIS system for Mars rovers and the Simple Planner for Mars 2020. He is Deputy Cief of Science Operations for Mars 2020 and supports Perseverance and Curiosity rover missions. Dr. Francis holds a Ph.D. in computer engineering and planetary geology and has experience in airborne science, microgravity, remote sensing, and aviation. 📅 November 19-21, 2024 in Brisbane 🌐 Register Today: https://lnkd.in/ggdjd3FQ #iSAIRAS #Space #Robotics #AI #Rovers #Satellites

🌠 i-SAIRAS 2024 is only 10 DAYS AWAY! 🌠 We'll be joined by Professor Tat-Jun Chin and Dr. Amir Rahmani as speakers! Tat-Jun Chin, Professorial Chair of Sentient Satellites at the University of Adelaide, focuses on optimisation in computer vision and machine learning for space robotics. He holds a PhD from Monash University and has published over 100 research papers, earning awards from CVPR, ECCV, and IAPR. He is also the Director of Machine Learning for Space at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML). Amir Rahmani is the technical group supervisor of the multi-agent autonomy group at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, specialising in distributed space systems and swarm robotics. With over 20 years of research experience and a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Washington, he oversees autonomy projects for spacecraft and planetary robots. Amir is also NASA STTR subtopic manager for space vehicle swarms and Co-Chair of the IEEE Space Robotics Technical Committee. 📅 November 19-21, 2024 in Brisbane 🌐 Register Today: https://lnkd.in/ggdjd3FQ #iSAIRAS #Space #Robotics #AI #Rovers #Satellites

🚀I-SAIRAS IS 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🚀 Welcome Guest Speakers Marc Elmouttie and Gerald (Jerry) Sanders! Marc Elmouttie is Acting Director of CSIRO’s Sustainable Mining Technologies Program, which develops solutions in mine safety, automation, and advanced sensing. His research supports mining and aerospace through innovations in geotechnical monitoring and robotics. Marc also leads the Multi-resolution Scanner project with CSIRO, Boeing, and NASA, testing sensing technology on the ISS. Since 1987, Jerry Sanders has led major architecture studies, technology road mapping, and hardware development for Mars and lunar ISRU at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center. He serves as the Agency’s ISRU technical lead, guiding mission planning and investment strategies across NASA centers. His expertise includes chemical propulsion and fluid systems. 📅 November 19-21, 2024 in Brisbane Register today: https://lnkd.in/g-YJ5sPX #iSAIRAS #Space #Robotics #AI #Rovers #Satellites