Technology & Innovation in Industry

Technology & Innovation in Industry

Engage with cutting-edge innovation and research from Deakin University, presented through a special collaboration between GREG and the Deakin IEEE Student Branch.

Join us for two technical presentations exploring Augmented Reality for Industrial Maintenance and Robust Control of Autonomous Ground Vehicles, followed by an exclusive tour at the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI) and networking.

Free Admission.

Open to all — students, professionals, members & non-members.

Registration via Humanitix is required to attend.

CPD Hours: Up to 1.5 hrs (Check CPD guidelines for your profession)

Program

2:00

Registration

2:15 - 3:00pm

Technical Presentations
- Welcome & introductions (GREG / Deakin IEEE Student Branch)

- Igor Lima Dourado (Graduate Researcher, School of Engineering, Deakin University).
User Adoption of Augmented Reality Technologies in Industrial Maintenance

• Summary: The presentation will discuss the role of Augmented Reality (AR) in empowering the future workforce and improving operators’ performance in maintenance. It will also outline the key findings from research on user adoption of these AR assistance systems to enable a more human-centred and resilient manufacturing.

- Md Abdur Rahim (Graduate Researcher, IISRI, Deakin University).
Environment & Uncertainty-Aware Robust Controller for Varying Speed Autonomous Ground Vehicles

• Summary: Traffic accidents caused by driver errors highlight the need for safer transportation systems, where autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs) can significantly improve safety and mobility. This research proposes a robust control strategy based on the Linear Parameter Varying framework to address challenges arising from varying vehicle speeds, environmental disturbances, and system uncertainties. The proposed controller adapts to changing operating conditions to maintain vehicle stability and accurate trajectory tracking. The approach aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and performance of autonomous driving systems through high-fidelity vehicle dynamics simulations.

- Q&A

3:00 - 3:30pm

IISRI tour

• Summary: The Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems is home to Australia’s largest research team in systems modelling and simulation, providing practical solutions and commercial-ready products for aerospace, rail, automotive, defence, security, and health sectors.

• Note: Cameras are not allowed during the IISRI tour.

3:30 - 4:00pm

Informal networking and light refreshments

4:00pm

Event concludes

Venue

Deakin University - Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), Building NS (Western Entrance – Opposite to ManuFutures).
Haptic Lab
Waurn Ponds campus, 75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216
Google Maps location

Parking

Nearby car park - CP20 (directions).

Casual parking can be purchased by the hour or by the day through the OPark app.

More information is available at https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/locations/campuses/parking.