Gideon Billings

Dr. Gideon Billings is a Research Fellow at the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney. His work focuses on advancing autonomous underwater systems, robotics, and computer vision applications in marine environments. He is affiliated with the ACFR (Australian Centre for Field Robotics) Research Facilities, contributing to cutting-edge technologies like autonomous underwater gliders and shared autonomy systems.

His research interests include underwater navigation, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), and precision manipulation in subsea environments. He has developed algorithms for 6D object pose estimation using monocular fisheye imaging and hybrid visual SLAM systems for robotic vehicles. His work bridges robotics engineering with marine science, enhancing unattended oceanographic exploration and subsea operations.

Recent projects include a sovereign Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) capability grant (2024), demonstrating his role in advancing Australia's marine robotics infrastructure. Though no formal awards are listed, his publications in top-tier journals like Science Robotics and IEEE Transactions reflect his impactful contributions to the field.

Advising and grants highlight his collaboration with industry partners like Rovver Robotics and academic institutions, focusing on underwater optical systems and navigation technologies. His lab's work is centered at the J18 ACFR facilities, advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of marine robotics.