As a postdoctoral researcher in our Human-Robot Interaction program, Valeria brings deep expertise in social and care robotics, helping us understand not just what robots can do, but how people experience and trust them in real-world settings.

Her inclusion in this article highlights the growing importance of human-centred design as robots move beyond the lab and into daily life.

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Centre Director Professor Jon Roberts recently co-authored an article in The Conversation with QUT Centre for Robotics Chief Investigator Professor Luis Mejias, examining the challenges that can lead to drone failures—prompted by a recent incident at Sydney’s Vivid Festival.

The article explores the technical, environmental and operational factors that can affect drone performance in complex, real-world settings, particularly during large-scale public events. It also highlights the importance of robust system design, risk management, and regulatory oversight as drone use continues to expand.

This contribution reflects the Centre’s expertise in autonomous systems and its role in informing public understanding of emerging robotics technologies.

Read the article: Flying taxis and delivery drones could soon crowd city skies. What happens when they fail?

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“The Invisible Work of Robotic Surgery: How Specialists Support, Shoulder, and Sustain Human-Robot Collaboration” has been recognised with an Honourable Mention Award!

The paper is one of 47 Honourable Mentions selected alongside 16 Best Papers from 1,154 submissions, placing it in the top ~5% of the program.

• The Invisible Work of Robotic Surgery: How Specialists Support, Shoulder, and Sustain Human-Robot Collaboration, Jasper Vermeulen, Glenda Caldwell, Müge Belek Fialho Teixeira, Alan Burden, Matthias Guertler

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The piece highlights that while robots can excel in precision, speed, and consistency, true sporting greatness goes beyond technical ability. Human performance is shaped by creativity, context, and decision-making under pressure, all elements that remain difficult to replicate. 

They argue the real opportunity is in using robotics to enhance training and better understand human performance, positioning robots as valuable partners in the future of sport.

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The article highlights why now is a critical moment to consider job quality, worker voice, regulation, and ethical adoption as humanoid capabilities advance rapidly.

(Please note: the Workplace Express article is behind a paywall.)

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The latest Weld Connect magazine features our cobot welding project, led by Mariadas Capsran Roshan and the team at Swinburne University of Technology.

The article explores how collaborative robotic welding systems can use adaptive control and real-time sensing to improve weld quality, reduce defects, and make welding processes smarter and more efficient.

Check out the full article on page 14 here: Weld Connect – Weld Australia

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• Real-Time Human-Object Interaction Recognition Using Minimal Keypoints and Bi-LSTM for Imitation Learning,  Jagannatha Charjee Pyaraka, Mats Isaksson, John McCormick, (Swinburne University of Technology) Fouad Sukkar, and Sheila Sutjipto (UTS Robotics Institute)
• Toward Plug-and-Play Asset Management: Spot-Based Visual Surveying in Untagged Industrial Spaces, Danial Rizvi, Gavin Paul, Amal Gunatilake, (University of Technology Sydney) and Mariadas Capsran Roshan (Swinburne University of Technology)

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Changing Australia: Peter Corke and advancing robotics in Australia – ABC listen

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