MrChris Larkin

Electrical & Electronics Engineer

Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineer
    Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation
  • Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research Interests

 

  • Robotics & Autonomy – Navigation, sensor fusion, and intelligent control of autonomous platforms.
  • Embedded Systems & Electronics – PCB design, real-time firmware, and low-level control of electromechanical systems.
  • Human–Robot Interaction – Designing interfaces and feedback systems for safe and effective collaboration.
  • Mechatronics & Fabrication – Integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems into manufacturable prototypes.
  • IoT & Connected Systems – Real-time data acquisition, dashboards, and distributed control using MQTT and cloud platforms.
  • Reverse Engineering & Digital Manufacturing – 3D scanning, CAD re-engineering, and CNC-based fabrication of complex components.
  • Productisation & Commercialisation – Translating prototypes into scalable, market-ready products for startups and industry partners.