Everything
we've done.

Mar 2024

Weekly hands-on workshops covering ROS fundamentals, robot navigation, and sensor integration for new members.

Aug 2024

Team Ausdroid showcased autonomous robots and demonstrated live robot control to thousands of prospective students.

Apr 2023

Comprehensive field tests conducted at the Heidelberg warehouse facility to validate robot performance in real-world conditions.

Jun 2023

Released VCATS v2 — a Unity 3D-based simulation environment built on ROS, offering improved flexibility and transplantability for robot testing.

Aug 2023

Software and hardware teams alternated presenting findings on the latest robotics research papers, fostering cross-team knowledge sharing.

Oct 2023

Developed improved mechanical and electronic structures, with new embedded system features for tactical in-field robot functions.

Mar 2022

Research and engineering project to improve robot visibility using deep learning-based object detection and tracking algorithms.

May 2022

Continued online workshops via Zoom covering AI, computer vision, and robot navigation. Session recordings made available to all members.

Sep 2022

Developed integrated mapping, localisation, path planning, and motion planning modules to form the core mobility stack of the robot.

Jul 2021

Competed in the DJI RoboMaster University Series — a full-scale robot combat and strategy competition requiring hardware, software, and tactical coordination.

Sep 2021

Designed a line-follower algorithm for autonomous drone path recognition and planning using MATLAB Simulink.

Oct 2021

Presented team projects and robot demonstrations to prospective students at University of Melbourne Open Day.

Aug 2020

Participated in the first fully online Open Day due to COVID-19, presenting via virtual demos and live Q&A sessions.

Nov 2020

Built the first version of the VCATS simulation environment using ROS, providing a testing ground for autonomous robot algorithms.

May 2019

Competed at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation AI Challenge in Montreal. Ranked 16th globally and advanced to the finals.

Aug 2019

Showcased robot capabilities and ICRA competition highlights to prospective students at University of Melbourne Open Day.

May 2018

Competed in the inaugural ICRA AI Challenge held in Brisbane. Team Ausdroid reached the finals and earned the Finalist Award.

Feb 2018

Team Ausdroid was established at the University of Melbourne with a mission to advance autonomous robotics research and compete in international competitions.