Riki Lamont

Riki Lamont is a Senior Research Engineer (Robotics & Autonomous Systems) at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), based within the QUT Centre for Robotics. He holds a Mechatronic Engineering degree and has over eight years of experience in leading hardware and software development for robotics and automation projects. His work spans marine robotics (e.g., RangerBot, COTSbot AUVs, CoralAUV), biofabrication, and industry-driven autonomous systems like the SAMMI Autonomous Surface Vehicle. Riki specializes in translating complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions for academic and industrial partners.

Education: Mechatronic Engineering degree (institution unspecified).

Research interests focus on advancing autonomous systems in marine environments and biofabrication, with an emphasis on practical applications. His contributions include collaborative projects with institutions like the Australian Institute of Marine Science and Seqwater, demonstrating a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research.

Advising/Grants: While no specific student advising or grant details are provided, Riki has led key technical components of major research projects since 2016, contributing to industry-research partnerships. His role often involves bridging theoretical research with deployable engineering solutions.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the QUT Centre for Robotics, actively involved in multidisciplinary teams developing autonomous underwater and surface vehicles.