The speaker develops a decentralised communication framework for collaborative robots (cobots). By removing the central server and enabling robots to communicate directly through estimating unknown variables, the system reduces cost, time, and memory use. This foundation supports efficient task allocation for applications like delivery and firefighting.

The researcher investigates how collaborative robots (cobots) can address Australia’s manufacturing labour shortage while improving diversity and inclusion. By interviewing designers, workers, and managers, they identify how cobots can reduce physical demands, improve safety, and make manufacturing more appealing to women and younger workers. They propose a strategic framework for inclusive cobot adoption.