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Session 4.05

Tracks
Track 5
Thursday, June 13, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Arbour level A2

Overview

Robotics at the intersection of Design and Technology


Speaker

Mr Tim Hadwen
Director
Micromelon Robotics

Robotics at the intersection of Design and Technology

Presentation description

Robotics and AI sits at the intersection of design and technology, and is driving the next evolution of manufacturing and industry. Already advanced manufacturing and robotics, is having profound impacts on almost every job, in every industry globally. In this session, Tim and Adam, the founders of Micromelon Robotics, will share their experiences as Australian manufacturers, entrepreneurs and educators on how 3D printing alongside the latest technological advancements in robotics and AI has a wide ranging impact, and share their vision of how we need to prepare for the future of employment.They will explore how educators and industry can work together to embrace the latest technology and prepare for the future of jobs, today.

Biography

Tim's background is in electronics design, both for startups and as a researcher with the CSIRO. Since co-founding Micromelon, Tim has been the lead hardware engineer developing the Micromelon Rover as well as 3D printed attachments and resources go alongside the Micromelon Platform in schools. Tim also facilitates many of Micromelon's student workshops as well as adult robotics sessions and networking events.
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