Curtin University has announced a new partnership with the maritime autonomy company Greenroom Robotics. It is hoped that this partnership will advance the nation’s capabilities in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and innovation.
Director of Curtin’s National Resilience and Security Program Office Gary Hale said the partnership has highlighted Curtin’s commitment to delivering real-world impact.
“Curtin University has long connected industry and government with world-leading research to make a difference,” Hale said.
“By combining Curtin’s leading research expertise with Greenroom’s advanced robotics and autonomy capabilities, this partnership aims to deliver best in class solutions to enhance Australia’s resilience and support national priorities."
The collaboration will focus on establishing the necessary framework to see Australia become a leader in developing and implementing crucial new technologies, including developing workforce skills, accelerating research and development projects and building strategic industry partnerships across key sectors such as space, energy, mining, agriculture, and maritime.
“This collaboration will help build a highly skilled talent pipeline, accelerate the adoption of next-generation autonomous systems and deliver innovation that strengthens Australia as a nation," Hale stated.
Greenroom Robotics has specialised experience in maritime autonomy and situational awareness software.
Greenroom Robotics Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder Harry Hubbert said the relationship with Curtin has capitalised on each organisation’s strengths.
“We are thrilled to contribute our expertise in cutting-edge maritime AI and autonomy software to Curtin University’s collaborative ecosystem,” Hubbert said.
“Our proven software solutions are already transforming maritime autonomy and we are excited to access a broader partner base and make a real difference to safe, clean and protected oceans.”
Greenroom’s AI software has already been used on both large and small vessels with partners across AUKUS nations such as Austal, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), EGS Survey, UK-based SubSea Craft and has successfully been trialled by the US Department of Defense.