About us
We're Monash Automation, a student-led, multidisciplinary engineering team in the Monash Smart Manufacturing Lab. Robotics, manufacturing, agriculture, software, sustainability and healthcare.
01 Who we are
We bring together students who want to learn by building. Projects begin within the team or come through industry partners, researchers, the Faculty of Engineering and the Monash Smart Manufacturing Lab.
Some run for a semester, others develop over several years as new members take ownership and build on the work of those before them. Established in 2023, the team has grown into a collaborative environment where students from diverse disciplines apply their knowledge to practical projects.
Members are guided by senior team members, industry professionals, researchers and our Academic Advisors Dr Keenan Granland and Dr Charles Troeung.
02 Our programs
SSRRobotic and automated systems, from permanent lab infrastructure to pure engineering challenges.
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MFGBridging ideas to concepts to scalable systems and products.
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MEDEngineering, science and healthcare students solving real medical challenges.
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SUSThe forefront of sustainable engineering and agricultural technology.
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03 Featured projects
An end-to-end autonomous bartender that freshly prepares cocktails, mocktails and beer using a KUKA robot arm.
Monash Automation's bipedal robotic penguin, built to bring advanced robotics research to life.
An agricultural robot that autonomously delivers supplement between rotational grazing paddocks.
Educational models for podiatry and paramedic students. A 2025 Victorian Premier's Design Award finalist.
A 6-axis robot arm that prints complex parts in multiple planes, up to 30 degrees off the bed.
Production line automation and a new conveyor system for their plant in Bendigo.
04 Work with us
Partners gain access to student ideas and technical capability. Our members gain experience that is difficult to reproduce in a classroom. After one industry project, two of our members were employed by MKA to take it further.
Our partners & supporters
Multiple Positions Available
Systems and Infrastructure members keep the team running smoothly by maintaining IT systems, lab resources, and internal processes.
Ideal For:
Students interested in IT systems, operations, or technical infrastructure.
Multiple Positions Available
Sustainability Specialists align environmental goals with technical constraints to ensure projects are both eco-friendly and practically feasible.
Ideal For:
Students interested in lifecycle thinking, sustainable design, and implementing green solutions in real life.
Multiple Positions Available
LCA Specialists conduct data-driven assessments of products and lab processes to provide technical insights for sustainable decision-making.
Ideal For:
Students interested in environmental impact analysis, data modeling, and applying lifecycle thinking.
Multiple Positions Available
The Creative Director leads visual branding, creating social media and promotional materials to ensure a consistent, professional presence across all our channels.
Ideal For:
Students interested in graphic design, branding, and visual storytelling.
Multiple Positions Available
Outreach Team Members engage the community with robotics through hands-on workshops and public demonstrations that inspire the next generation of engineers.
Ideal For:
Students interested in community engagement, event coordination, and public speaking.
Multiple Positions Available
Supports the development of industry partnerships by engaging with sponsors and representing the team at industry events and functions.
Ideal For:
Students interested in business development, sponsorship, and industry relations.