Shows
Culture and Creativity Seminar SeriesProf. Damith Herath, Dr Maleen Jayasuriya, Piumi Wijesundara – Exploring the Dramaturgical Potential of Human-Robot Ensembles Through Devised Physical Theatre
2025-08-2200 min
Secured by Galah Cyber with Cole CornfordSecure Robotics: Exploring Safety, Trust, and Cybersecurity with Prof. Damith Herath and Adam HaskardEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Cole Cornford speaks to two guests on the topic of robotics: Damith Herath, a Professor at the University of Canberra, and Adam Haskard, co-founder and Director of Bluerydge, a Canberra-based cybersecurity and technology firm. Together, Damith and Adam are conducting research into Secure Robotics, an emerging field of study that addresses the intersection of robotic safety, trust, and cybersecurity. In their conversation with Cole, they discuss the growth opportunities for robotics, how someone interested in the field could pursue a career in robotics, potential risks of the common household vacuum robots, and pl...
2024-10-2346 minDayOne.FMSecure Robotics: Exploring Safety, Trust, and Cybersecurity with Prof. Damith Herath and Adam HaskardEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Cole Cornford speaks to two guests on the topic of robotics: Damith Herath, a Professor at the University of Canberra, and Adam Haskard, co-founder and Director of Bluerydge, a Canberra-based cybersecurity and technology firm. Together, Damith and Adam are conducting research into Secure Robotics, an emerging field of study that addresses the intersection of robotic safety, trust, and cybersecurity. In their conversation with Cole, they discuss the growth opportunities for robotics, how someone interested in the field could pursue a career in robotics, potential risks of the common household vacuum robots, and pl...
2024-10-2346 min
The Algorithmic Futures PodcastS02E09: Robotics, Entrepreneurship, and Art, with Damith HerathIn our final episode of season 2, we are grateful to be joined by Damith Herath, Associate Professor of Robotics and Art at the University of Canberra. Damith is a multi-talented roboticist with a long history of working in the art world, and an interest in understanding how to shape human-robot collaboration in real-world environments. During our conversation, Damith talks to us about how his innate drive to experiment with electronics and robotics led him from an entrepreneurial childhood in Sri Lanka to the forefront of robotics and automation research in Australia. Credits: Guest: Damith Herath (Un...
2023-11-2953 min
AI with AI: Artificial Intelligence with Andy IlachinskiDrawing Outside the BoxAndy and Dave discuss the latest in AI-related news and research, including a bill from the EU that will make it easier for people to sue AI companies for harm or damages caused by AI-related technologies. The US Office of S&T Policy releases a Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, which further lays the groundwork for potential legislation. The US signs the AI Training for the Acquisition Workforce Act into law, requiring federal acquisition officials to receive training on AI, and it requires OMB to work with GSA to develop the curriculum. Various top robot companies pledge...
2022-11-0433 min
Let's Talk RoboticsLet's talk robotics with Associate Professor Damith HerathJoining me today is Associate Professor Damith Herath. Damith wrote his first code for a hardware interface in Basic when he was 11, built his first wheeled robot when he was 12 and sold its services for 50c per interaction. He would've been an artist of some sort if it wasn't for his less than impressive vocal and drawing prowess. However, art still influences his work as a roboticist. "... the collaborative creativity that marked the digital age included the collaboration between humans and machines. ... the truest creativity of the digital age came from those who were able to connect...
2022-09-2100 min
Fuzzy Logic Science ShowRobots and EmotionsThis week on Fuzzy Logic, Pint of Science has taken over! Broderick discusses emotions and robots with two local scientists from the University of Canberra who join us thanks to the 2021 Pint of Science Festival. Associate Professor Damith Herath shares what it means to be a roboticist while PhD candidate Keira Bai shares how she's using AI to detect microemotions.
For more online Pint of Science events in 2021, further information and registration can be found at - https://pintofscience.com.au/festival/2021
2021-05-1858 min