Evidence-led approach that moves at industry pace
At UTS Rapido, mechatronics integrates mechanical, electrical and software systems to solve real-world problems. Our evidence-led approach operates at industry pace, helping teams design, test and refine solutions using the most appropriate methods for the challenge. Additive manufacturing is one of several tools we apply where it adds value, enabling optimised geometries, lightweighting and rapid iteration when traditional manufacturing methods are not fit for purpose.
“We take ideas from concept, to validated prototype, to final solutions.”
Michael Behrens
Principal Delivery Manager, Mechatronics | UTS Rapido
Our mechatronics capability
As an applied R&D innovation hub partnering with industry, government and academia, our mechatronics capability brings together:
- Multidisciplinary expertise across mechanical, mechatronics, electronics, embedded software, control systems, and additive manufacturing.
- Design and delivery of intelligent systems and precision-engineered products.
- Experience spanning autonomous and semi-autonomous robotics, large-format 3D printing, satellite communications, biomedical devices, Agtech and manufacturing plants.
- Development of IoT tracking solutions, material handling systems and scientific test equipment.
- End-to-end engineering delivery, from concept and system architecture through to prototyping, testing and design for manufacture.
- Laboratory and field testing to validate prototypes, de-risk products and address targeted research questions.
- Close collaboration with UTS researchers and subject-matter experts across robotics, Industry 4.0, power and RF electronics, mechanical systems and ICT.
“We came in with a list of tests. Rapido identified all the others we hadn’t thought of. They were just so competent; they understood exactly what we needed to achieve.”
Jasmine Sayour
Managing Director, PolySpine
"We went to Rapido because we have limited resources and limited access to testing equipment and the high-level research we needed to do to understand the disruption potential of our wheel."
Peter McKinnon
Managing Director, OMNIA
"This new system will transform our team’s capability to do high-throughput coral experimentation with refined control on key abiotic parameters such as temperature and nutrients."
Dr Emma Camp
Team Leader, Future Reefs Program, UTS
"It has been my pleasure to lead several projects that involved UTS Rapido and their fabulous contribution to all projects are highly appreciated."
Karu P. Esselle
Distinguished Professor in Electromagnetic & Antenna Engineering at UTS
Quokka Quantum
UTS Rapido software and mechatronics teams assisted UTS academics Christopher Ferrie and Simon Devitt on the early prototype that paved the way to the first...
OMNIA Wheel
A novel conveyor sortation system disrupting the global logistics sector is the end result of a research collaboration between UTS Rapido and Australian...
PolySpine
A collaboration between UTS Rapido and Australian start-up PolySpine is transforming the lives of people with moderate to severe physical disability, opening...
Navantia Australia
Collaboratively with Navantia Australia and Eye Candy Animation, UTS Rapido defined, designed and developed cutting-edge training solutions for the defence...
Quokka Quantum
UTS Rapido software and mechatronics teams assisted UTS academics Christopher Ferrie and Simon Devitt on the early prototype that paved the way to the first...
OMNIA Wheel
A novel conveyor sortation system disrupting the global logistics sector is the end result of a research collaboration between UTS Rapido and Australian...
PolySpine
A collaboration between UTS Rapido and Australian start-up PolySpine is transforming the lives of people with moderate to severe physical disability, opening...
Navantia Australia
Collaboratively with Navantia Australia and Eye Candy Animation, UTS Rapido defined, designed and developed cutting-edge training solutions for the defence...