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[Everybody at ACFR] J04
by Annette Karydis 28 May '26

28 May '26

Hi All, We currently have an undergraduate group using part of the open space downstairs in J04 for an assignment they are working on. They will be finishing up today and the space will be returned to its original layout afterward. If you have any issues, please let me know. Thanks all for your understanding. Kind Regards Annette Annette Karydis | Operations Manager The University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, Australian Centre for Robotics Rose Street Building J04 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 +61 2 9351 8146 | +61 419 207 097 annette.karydis(a)sydney.edu.au. <mailto:annette.karydis@sydney.edu.au.%20> | sydney.edu.au<http://sydney.edu.au/> CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. [A black background with a black square AI-generated content may be incorrect.] CRICOS 00026A TEQSA PRV12057 This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] J04 Caution: Slippery back stairs
by Australian Centre For Robotics Administration 27 May '26

27 May '26

Hi everyone, Due to heavy rain, the stairs on the outside of the back entrance to J04 is very slippery. Could we please kindly ask that you use the front entrance during heavy rainfall. Thank you kindly. Best regards, Sabrina Sabrina Asri | Senior Admin Officer The University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, Australian Centre for Robotics Rose Street Building J04 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 +61 2 9351 7126<tel:+61293517126> | sabrina.asri(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:sabrina.asri@sydney.edu.au> | sydney.edu.au<http://sydney.edu.au/> [A black background with a black square AI-generated content may be incorrect.] CRICOS 00026A TEQSA PRV12057 This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] Lab visits this afternoon
by Stefan Williams 27 May '26

27 May '26

Hi All, Apologies for the short notice. I've invited my Introduction to Mechatronics students to visit the lab this afternoon during their last lecture slot. There will be two groups of ~25 coming through at 12:20 and 1:00. We'll mainly focus on ag, spot/groundhog and marine. Stef Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] J18 Residents only
by David Hickling 25 May '26

25 May '26

Hi We are aware of the beeping from the lift that has reoccurred. Hopefully the COS team will burst into action have the building owner and a tech fix it soonish. Cheers David David Hickling Administrative and Technical Assistant The University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering Australian Centre for Robotics Level 2, Sydney Robotics Lab J19 74-80 Abercrombie St Chippendale 2008 NSW M 0404 349 074 | T 02 8627 8279 sydney.edu.au/acfr<http://sydney.edu.au/acfr> _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] Placeholder: Seminar - Professor Teresa Vidal-Calleja from UTS
by Sabrina Asri 25 May '26

25 May '26

Hi everyone, This is a placeholder for a seminar by Professor Teresa Vidal-Calleja from UTS. Further details on the seminar will be updated soon. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] J04 Meeting Rooms and Bookable Workspaces
by Annette Karydis 24 May '26

24 May '26

Hi All J04 has two meeting rooms and three bookable workspaces available for booking, * Level 2, Room 208 Conference Room (capacity 15 people) * Level 1, Room 108 Meeting Room (capacity 4-6 people) * Level 1, Room 109 Bookable workspaces (A, B, and C). If you would like to use these meeting rooms or workspaces, please ensure you make a booking via the ACFR Meeting Room Booking System<https://netadmin.acfr.usyd.edu.au/auth/mrbs/index.php?view=day&view_all=1&p…>. QR codes are also displayed on the doors of these room, allowing you to easily book a space or check availability. If you are unable to access the booking system, you can email acfr.admin(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:acfr.admin@sydney.edu.au> or visit the admin team on level 2 in J04. J04 Level 1 and 2 Floor Plans [cid:image004.png@01DCEC1E.215561D0][cid:image005.png@01DCEC1E.215561D0] Meeting Rooms & Conference Room Procedures (J04.02.208 Conference Room & J04.01.108 Meeting Room) * A valid booking via the ACFR Meeting Room Booking System is required before use. * These rooms must not be used without a confirmed booking. * If you do not have access to the booking system, please email acfr.admin(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:acfr.admin@sydney.edu.au> or visit an admin team member on Level 2. * Please start and finish meetings within your allocated booking time. * Use the sign on the door to indicate whether the room is available or in use. * Rooms must not be used for storage-please take all personal belongings with you after use. * Leave the room clean and tidy for the next user. * Report any issues or faults to the admin team promptly. Bookable Workspace Procedures (J04.01.109) * Each desk (A, B, and C) must be booked through the booking system prior to use. * QR codes are available on each desk to assist with bookings. * Desks must not be used without a confirmed booking. * If you do not have access, please contact acfr.admin(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:acfr.admin@sydney.edu.au> or visit the admin team on Level 2. * Please use desks only within your booked time slot. * Desks and the room must not be used for storage-take all personal belongings when leaving. * Leave the desk and room clean and tidy for the next user. * Report any issues or faults to the admin team promptly. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping these shared spaces organised and available for everyone. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact me. Kind Regards Annette Annette Karydis | Operations Manager The University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, Australian Centre for Robotics +61 2 9351 8146 | +61 419 207 097 CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] Lab visitor this afternoon
by Stefan Williams 22 May '26

22 May '26

Hi All, Apologies for the late notice but I'll have a couple of visitors coming through the lab at 3pm this afternoon. We'll be focused on the marine area - and possibly the coffee machine! Stefan Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] J04 Possible Noise
by Australian Centre For Robotics Administration 21 May '26

21 May '26

Good morning J04 residents, Please be advised that there will be some drilling and associated noise over the next few hours. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you. Best regards, Sabrina Sabrina Asri | Senior Admin Officer The University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, Australian Centre for Robotics Rose Street Building J04 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 +61 2 9351 7126 | sabrina.asri(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:sabrina.asri@sydney.edu.au> | sydney.edu.au<http://sydney.edu.au/> [A black background with a black square AI-generated content may be incorrect.] CRICOS 00026A TEQSA PRV12057 This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] TODAY: ACFR Seminar Series - Dr. Graeme Best - Coordination Algorithms for Multi-Robot Systems in the Wild
by Australian Centre For Robotics Administration 20 May '26

20 May '26

Hi everyone, A kind reminder about today's seminar as detailed below. A light lunch will be served from 12.30pm: Faculty of Engineering ACFR Seminar Series [https://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20260517/44/a0/ac/85/83de99ae1318da0a…] [cid:image002.png@01DCE8FE.22977240] Coordination Algorithms for Multi-Robot Systems in the Wild Presented by Dr. Graeme Best Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026, at 1:00 pm AEDT Venue: ACFR seminar area, J04 level 2 (Rose St Building<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/upXTCxngwOf9O9BJJINcVUybI0C?domain=t…>) Zoom ID: https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/s/87306457455<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0k7lCyojxQT0n0JNNFlfvUx-Mmi?domain=t…> **RSVP by Tuesday 19 May for catering purposes. Accept this calendar invitation if you plan to attend the seminar in person and join us for a light lunch at approximately 12.30pm. Abstract: Multi-robot systems have the potential to operate at larger scales and with greater resilience than individual robots, but this requires coordination algorithms that remain useful beyond idealised laboratory settings. In this seminar, I will present several planning and coordination algorithms for robot teams operating in complex outdoor environments, with a particular focus on active perception: planning robot motion and observation viewpoints to improve high-level understanding of the world while accounting for motion, communication, and task constraints. The talk will connect several threads from my research, including decentralised Monte Carlo tree search (Dec-MCTS), communication-aware coordination, coalition formation, synthesising behaviour trees, communication of maps or intent, and sequential task allocation. I will discuss how these ideas have been applied across real-world field robotics contexts, including subterranean exploration, high-speed ground robot surveillance, and marine environmental monitoring. Bio: Dr Graeme Best is a Senior Lecturer in the Robotics Institute at the University of Technology Sydney. His research focuses on developing autonomy for multi-robot systems in challenging outdoor environments, with contributions ranging from new fundamental algorithms to full-scale system demonstrations. He completed postdoctoral studies at Oregon State University, where he participated in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge with Carnegie Mellon University. He earned his PhD from The University of Sydney (2019) and his BEng and BSc from Monash University, and has also worked at DSTG's Maritime Division and the CSIRO Autonomous Systems Lab. Dr Best is a recipient of a Google Research Scholar Program Award and multiple best paper awards and nominations at international robotics conferences, including RSS, ICRA, and IROS. At UTS, he is the Mechatronics Major Coordinator and teaches Space Robotics and project-based robotics subjects. He is actively involved with the broader robotics research community as an editor and workshop organiser and is currently a Local Arrangements Chair for the upcoming Robotics: Science and Systems conference to be held in Sydney. [Register for Event >]<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pEwNCzvkyVCxLxnRRunhLU9iZV8?domain=t…> [https://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20260517/2e/8d/c7/1c/1c70baef8b350e38…] [Web Site]<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/bOVGCBNqjlCMoMAVVuKs5U2wcIJ?domain=t…> [LinkedIn]<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CwdhCD1vlpTnPnMBBf0trUjgwHX?domain=t…> [X]<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/529wCE8wmrtgPgnWWsXuxU70rSy?domain=t…> [YouTube]<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dTn8CGv0oyC0g0qJJFZC4UBBu6B?domain=t…> Copyright (c) 2026 The University of Sydney Please add acfr.admin(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:acfr.admin@sydney.edu.au> to your address book or senders safe list to make sure you continue to see our emails in the future. Cricos Code 00026A TEQSA PRV12057 Disclaimer<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/s5xMCJyBrGf1X1y88hEFoUyIBPI?domain=t…> | Privacy statement<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/aDbnCK1DvKTBJB9qqFlH4U5Ud5W?domain=t…> | Best regards, Sabrina Sabrina Asri | Senior Admin Officer The University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, Australian Centre for Robotics Rose Street Building J04 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 +61 2 9351 7126 | sabrina.asri(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:sabrina.asri@sydney.edu.au> | sydney.edu.au<http://sydney.edu.au/> [A black background with a black square AI-generated content may be incorrect.] CRICOS 00026A TEQSA PRV12057 This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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[Everybody at ACFR] Air Con - J04
by Annette Karydis 19 May '26

19 May '26

Good morning everyone, We have experienced a few technical issues over the past day while switching our air conditioning units over to heating, which are yet to be resolved. Hoping this will be rectified today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Kind Regards Annette Annette Karydis | Operations Manager The University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, Australian Centre for Robotics Rose Street Building J04 | The University of Sydney | NSW | 2006 +61 2 9351 8146 | +61 419 207 097 annette.karydis(a)sydney.edu.au. <mailto:annette.karydis@sydney.edu.au.%20> | sydney.edu.au<http://sydney.edu.au/> CRICOS 00026A This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. [A black background with a black square AI-generated content may be incorrect.] CRICOS 00026A TEQSA PRV12057 This email plus any attachments to it are confidential. Any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and any attachments. Please think of our environment and only print this email if necessary. _______________________________________________ Everybody mailing list -- everybody(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au To unsubscribe send an email to everybody-leave(a)acfr.usyd.edu.au

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