Let's Talk Robotics with Nicci Rossouw!

With a strong foundation in Health Economics and Accounting, Suresan is committed to developing innovative systems and processes that support the healthcare workforce and enhance patient care. As the global head of the Robotics and Incident Management division at Omni-Health (www.omnihealth.com), he leads a team dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive solutions, including workflow studie...

Brett Longhurst, Founder & managing director for Bremar Automotion, a lean and flexible engineering design company specialising in the latest computer simulation techniques including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) and design optimization. " Our range of Markforged industrial 3D printers also allows us to provide high strength, end-use parts from carbon fibre rein...

Passionate about creating value through innovative solutions in remote data acquisition and advanced robotics. As the Chief Product Officer at ADR, Dr Dawid Preller led the development of intelligent data capture systems that empower the mining industry to achieve greater production efficiency, reliable real-time insights, and enhanced safety through remote operations. With a PhD in Aerospace Engi...

Mikhil Kotak's journey began in Palghar, Mumbai, India, before he moved to Australia in 1998 with limited English skills and no connections. Armed with determination, he earned his Private Pilot License by 2000, fulfilling a lifelong dream. His passion for entrepreneurship led him to explore various ventures while building a career in banking. In 2007, he entered Melbourne’s food industry with "Ti...

James is a seasoned professional in the vocational education and training (VET) sector with a background in customer service, business development, marketing, and sales, making him a versatile leader in the field. Having honed his skills in some of the most dynamic environments, James has consistently demonstrated his ability to foster growth, cultivate strategic partnerships, and drive student en...

Dr. Heba Khamis is Co-Founder and CEO of Contactile, a Sydney-based technology company focused on enabling robotic dexterity with a human sense of touch. She has a PhD in Engineering from University of Sydney. She has been developing tactile sensors for robotics since 2014.

Dr. Michael Lucas is an accomplished inventor with several patents to his name, spanning agricultural products, beverage trays, software, robotics, materials handling, and oil processing. Holding a PhD in Mechatronics Engineering, with a focus on modular mobile robotics and the anthropology of designers, he also possesses an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering specializing in product and syst...

Joseph Kenrick is Technical Director of the ELO2 Consortium and heads up the Lunar Outpost Oceania office, based in Melbourne, Australia. He holds a Master's Degree in Space Resources and a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering with a Minor in Economics from the Colorado School of Mines. Joseph worked as Reservoir and Production Engineer in the oil and gas industry for several years b...

Peter Milani is the founder and managing director of Ichor Autonomy. He has a Masters in Engineering and is a veteran roboticist. He has been developing robots in industry and research institutions for over 12 years. He was an original member of Emesent Pty Ltd, a CSIRO spinout, specialising in UAV GPS-denied autonomy, mapping and perception. He was a member of the CSIRO Data61 DARPA SubTerranean...

John is a roboticist and educator. Currently teaching robotics online at  https://becomearoboticist.com  where he runs a series of robotics challenge sessions. John also works for Nexxis, an Australian robotics OEM that manufactures and designs inspection robots for the resources industry. John has over 10 years of experience in Robotics and AI and holds a PhD in Robotics from the University of Sy...

Dawid Croucamp, the Director and founder of DCNETWORX Robotics Automation Company, a seasoned Robotics Engineer with 24 years of experience. He studied electronic engineering and completed a 5-year Instrument Mechanician trade. Dawid spent a decade overseas working on large-scale projects, installing robotic systems for prominent clients such as BMW in Germany, Jaguar in England, VW in Italy, and...

Ken Macken is the CEO and Co-Founder of Workr Labs Inc., an innovative software platform with a vision to revolutionize how humans and robots collaborate. With extensive experience spanning hardware and software, Ken brings a deep understanding of robotics, computer vision and an extensive knowledge in manufacturing. His professional journey includes founding multiple tech startups across the U.S....

Jason Hampton-Taylor is the Sales Manager for LYRO Robotics. LYRO is a Brisbane-based tech startup and award-winning pioneer in the world of robotic vision, specialising in the field of AI-powered pick-and-pack solutions. Jason has been involved with technical business development for over 30 years. He worked in London for 12 years facilitating colour management for proofing systems in the adverti...

Tony is a Business Development and Commercialisation Manager in CSIRO’s Data 61. He currently leads development of several strategic industry relationships / projects, and the commercialisation of various CSIRO technologies. Tony has lead BD & C initiatives and major bids in Australian universities for a decade including with University of Queensland, James Cook University, University of Techn...

Gina Velde is the executive marketing manager at Aptella, a business that supports construction, mining and geospatial sectors with advanced positioning and automation technology. A journalist by trade, Gina began her career working for a London-based publisher in the business travel sector before moving to Australia in 2007 where she worked at Leica Geosystems in the precision agriculture busines...

Dr Sue Keay is a recognised leader in robotics, AI and automation who is passionate about helping emerging technology businesses, the companies adopting new technologies and their workforces. Recognised as one of 50 remarkable and inspirational women in Australian science (COSMOS), on SME’s global list of 20 women making their mark in robotics and automation, as an outstanding contributor to the d...