Let's Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw!

John V. Healy, Vice President and General Manager of the Industrial and Robotics Division at Intel Corporation, joins our podcast, Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, to explore the evolving role of AI-powered robotics in modern industry. In this episode, John shares insights from over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, leading Intel’s industrial and robotics strategy across manu...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, I am joined by Paul Mason, incoming CEO of Robotics Australia Group. Paul works at the intersection of industry, research, and government, focused on building the ecosystem that enables Australia to develop genuine sovereign capability in robotics and advanced manufacturing. With over 25 years of experience across design, manufacturing, and commercialisation...

My guest today on  Let’s Talk Robotics , is Kelsey Treloar. Kelsey is the Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at Southern Ocean Subsea, where he leads the development of advanced subsea robotics and engineered solutions for marine, aquaculture, and subsea infrastructure applications. As a driving force behind the company, Kelsey has helped shape its vision and establish its position within Austr...

In this episode of  Let’s Talk Robotics , Nicci Rossouw, speaks with Andreas Ramm, CEO of Industrial Robotics. Andreas leads the deployment of next-generation AI-powered robotic systems for Australian manufacturing, focusing on the use of computer vision, smart algorithms, and autonomous quality-control technologies to improve productivity, precision, and reliability in industrial environments. Wi...

Today’s guest is  Scott Franklin , CEO of  ROVing Intelligence , a strategic consultant and operations leader with extensive experience across retail, technology, consulting, and not-for-profit sectors. Scott has built a strong career in operational leadership, including senior roles with  McDonald's Australia  and  Coles Supermarkets , where he progressed to Franchise Supervisor and Regional Mana...

My guest today at Let’s Talk Robotics is Stuart Orr, Sales Director at Kemppi Australia. Stuart brings a proven track record in building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and advancing welding technology. On today’s episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, we explore the exciting intersection of welding, robotics, and automation. Stuart shares his insights on how inn...

My guest for today’s episode of  Let's Talk Robotics  is  Dr. Johan Barthelemy , Senior Developer Relations Manager in Strategic Researcher Engagement at  NVIDIA.  MMT & NVIDIA are proud sponsors of Robotics Australia Group. Dr. Barthelemy is passionate about applied research, intelligent video analytics, and deploying AI on embedded systems. Before joining NVIDIA, he led SMART’s Digital L...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, I am joined by Curtis Gibson, CEO of A.E. Gibson & Sons. Curtis is leading the company’s market expansion into new products, services, and industry segments, supported by its manufacturing facilities and offices in Kendall, Coffs Harbour, Sydney and Melbourne. With more than a decade of experience in the engineering and services sector, Curtis previously...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics, I am joined by Dr Dominic Teichmann, a Consultant Urological Surgeon specialising in robotic surgery at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Western Australia. Dominic was born in Germany and later moved to the United Kingdom, where he studied Medicine and Surgery at Imperial College London. He completed the majority of his higher medical and surgical training i...

In this episode, I speak with  Peter Terrett , an accomplished business owner with nearly 35 years of experience in the geospatial technology industry. Before founding his own company, Peter worked as a Geodetic and Topographic Surveyor for the state government, where he developed a deep interest in GPS technology. Recognising an opportunity during the Victorian government’s downsizing in 1991, Pe...

In this episode, I speak with Jai Ranganathan, the CEO and Founder of our sponsor, 3VIMA Pty Ltd, an Australian deep-tech company at the forefront of 3D concrete printing and the future of construction. Jai began his career in construction, gaining hands-on experience and developing a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the industry. Over the next 35 years, he built an extens...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics , I chat with Scott Wiltshire , General Manager for ANZ at Oracle NetSuite. With more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Scott has worked across organisations large and small, with a focus on enterprise and midmarket business application software. Scott is passionate about helping customers and employees identify and solve business challenges tha...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw , I speak with David Fletcher Ly from Infotech People, a network member of ours. David is a Melbourne-based business owner of a specialist recruitment firm connecting top talent with companies at the forefront of AI, Automation, and Robotics. With a sharp eye for both technical depth and human potential, he thrives on building bridges betwe...

In this episode of  Let’s Talk Robotics  with Nicci Rossouw, I speak with  Rob Sutton , Managing Director and Founder of  Mirragin RAS Consulting  and the  Mirragin Australian Drone Ecosystem —one of our valued  network members . A former Aviation Engineer with the Australian Army, Rob is now leading the charge in helping organisations maximise the potential of drone technology. Together with his...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Pivac, Executive Director & Chief Technical Officer of our network member, FBR, and the primary inventor of FBR’s world-leading automated bricklaying technology. Mark is an aeronautical and mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience developing advanced equipment—from lightweight aircra...

Our network member,  STEM Incubators , and its founder  Karthikeyan Kameswaran  are featured in the latest episode of  Let’s Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw , joined by young innovators  Aneka ,  Sri Karthikeyan , and  Rehaan Salil . Karthikeyan is a senior healthcare IT professional, innovator, and founder of charity STEM Incubators Inc., empowering young Australians with an innovation framework...

In this episode of  Let’s Talk Robotics  with Nicci Rossouw, I had the pleasure of speaking with two remarkable engineers from Motion Solutions Australia— Gautam Manoharan  and  Matthew Dorhauer —each bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the world of motion control and industrial robotics. Gautam Manoharan  is a Senior Controls Engineer with over 10 years of experience in electric contro...

In this episode, I speak with Andrew Prolov , Head of Australia Go-To-Market at Pano AI , the global leader in early bushfire detection and situational intelligence. Andrew shares how his decade-long career investing in technology and healthcare companies led him to focus on solutions that strengthen safety and resilience through innovation. We explore how Pano AI is using real-time data and artif...

In this episode of  Lets talk robotics with Nicci Rossouw,  I had the pleasure of speaking with  Manglesh Jain , a passionate technology leader spearheading the expansion of Konica Minolta Australia's Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) offerings. Manglesh has successfully deployed over 40 AMRs across more than 15 projects around Australia. With a Six Sigma Green Belt certification and extensive expe...

I'm joined by  Jessica Olivier , Partner at  RSM Australia  and Chair of RSM’s Global Incentives Group. With nearly 20 years of experience in R&D tax and government incentives, Jessica shares insights on how businesses, from start-ups to large manufacturers, can unlock growth through strategic access to innovation funding and international incentive programs. This episode is packed with value...

In this episode, I speak with  Adrian Krop , Partner and Director at  AUTONOMA , one of our valued  network members . Based in Perth, AUTONOMA is focused on making industrial process and laboratory automation more accessible through  practical robotics and intuitive software . With a background in  mechanical engineering , Adrian brings hands-on experience in engineering and product development, h...

This week, we’re joined by Markham Johnson from Automaate , one of our valued network members. In this episode, we explore Automaate’s cutting-edge contributions to automation, insights into industry challenges, and what lies ahead for robotics in Australia. It’s a great chat about how far cleaning robots have come in Australia and how the future is shaping up! Tune in for an engaging and informat...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Robotics , we’re joined by Mitchell Dinham, Director of Infinite Robotics—one of our valued network members—and a leading authority in robotic welding and industrial automation. With close to 20 years of experience, Mitchell has been at the forefront of integrating advanced robotic systems that are transforming the manufacturing landscape. Armed with a PhD and Bachelo...

In this episode, we’re joined by two powerhouse leaders from Applied Robotics , a company at the cutting edge of automation and innovation in Australia. Isaac Roach , Chief Operating Officer, brings over 15 years of leadership experience across engineering, operations, sales, and customer service. Passionate about shaping the future of Australian industry, Isaac is driving advancements in autonomo...

Will did his undergraduate degrees in mechatronics and computer science at the University of Melbourne, followed by a PhD in control engineering at Cambridge University. He worked in industry in Japan for a few years and then returned to academia. He is now a senior lecturer in robotics and mechatronics at UNSW Sydney. He teaches several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in robotics. His rese...