Robotics Australia Group will host a dynamic session at Indo Pacific 2025, featuring leading voices from Australia’s robotics community. CEO Nicci Rossouw will be joined by experts from industry, academia, and defence to showcase innovative projects and technologies shaping the future of automation.
Speakers include:
Nicci Rossouw: CEO, Robotics Australia Group
Robert Lindsdell: GM, EkkoSense AI
Rosanne Jessop: MD, Pilz Australia & NZ
Manglesh Jain: Tech Leader, Konica Minolta
Dan Barry: Strategic Leader, Diverseco
Joe Vandecar: Senior Product Manager, Advanced Navigation
Sanjay Krishnaswamy: Motion Solutions Australia
Dr Will Midgley: Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics and Robotics, UNSW
Prof. Sarath Kodagoda: Director, UTS Robotics Institute
Troy Krogh: MD, 4 Industry Pty Ltd
Dr Will Midgley’s presentation topic is Enabling Autonomous Maritime Operations through Underwater Perception and Control. The talk explores how autonomous maritime systems can operate effectively in complex underwater environments by leveraging advanced perception and control strategies.
Key technologies include:
Vision–Language Models (VLMs) for semantic understanding with limited visual data
Sonar and event-based sensors for robust navigation and mapping in GPS-denied, low-light conditions
AI-driven sensor fusion to enhance reliability in underwater missions
Applications span surveillance, threat detection, infrastructure inspection, and autonomous intervention, with opportunities for collaboration and real-world trials.
The Robotics Australia Group session will highlight Australia’s leadership in robotics across sectors, from autonomous systems and industrial automation to AI and mechatronics.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the innovators driving Australia’s robotics future.
Republished by The Sub Monitor as Indo Pacific 2025 event’s official media partner.
