Technology & Innovation in Industry

GREG, along with Deakin IEEE Student Branch, are pleased to announce our next event for 2026 will be on Tuesday 19th of May, from 2:00pm till 4:00pm.

Admission is free: open to all — students, professionals, members & non-members, with registration required via Humanitix.

Join us for two technical presentations:

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.

This will be followed by an 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.

And will conclude with an informal networking session and light refreshments

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

Venue

IISRI Building, Nicol Drive North, Deakin Waurn Ponds Campus

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For more information about GREG membership, contact Robert Gregory: membership@greg.asn.au