Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems

Bringing innovative intelligent systems into the commercial world

Led by world-leading experts, the Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems is Australia’s largest research group in intelligent systems modelling and simulation.

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Australia’s most advanced motion simulator

Genesis is Australia’s most advanced motion simulator and the centrepiece of a broader research ecosystem linking motion simulation, systems modelling, autonomy, human factors and measurement. It supports controlled, repeatable studies of human, machine and environment interaction across transport, mobility, safety and training. 

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PhD Profile: Meet Sudarshan Samarasinghe

Our PhD Profiles series spotlights our emerging researchers and the awesome discoveries they are making in the field of intelligent systems. In this profile we meet Sudarshan Mark Samarasinghe, who was recently named runner-up in Deakin University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) 2025 Grand Final.

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About Us

We transform innovative ideas for intelligent systems into commercially ready products and services.

Our expertise spans across autonomous systems, robotics, simulation modelling, human machine interfaces and haptics. The Deakin Institute for Intelligent Systems has a proven track record of delivering industry-based research projects – working with 300+ organisations including Ford, Boeing, the Australian Defence Force, Lockheed Martin and the Australian Electoral Commission.

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300+

Industry partners

$6m

Annual research income

48

Researchers

$40m+

Assets

Research areas

Autonomous systems and robotics

We are at the forefront of designing and engineering smarter and reliable autonomous systems and robotics for defence, security, advanced manufacturing, and health environments.
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Human factors and performance

We analyse human performance, movement, cognition and sensory actions, to unlock new capabilities for intelligent systems to respond and interact with our minds and bodies.
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Motion simulators and simulation training

Our world-class Motion Simulation Lab houses a range of motion simulators and industrial robots, including the world’s first haptically enabled universal motion simulator, which was designed and built at the Institute.
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Systems Modelling and Simulation

We are home to Australia’s largest research team in systems modelling and simulation who enable companies and government bodies to quickly analyse complex data and simulate scenarios and outcomes for better results.
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Flagship projects

CYCLONE – high-g centrifuge simulation technology

iPupilX – eye tracking technology

HeroSurg – robotic surgical system

Human Monitoring System (HUMS)

Intelligent Swim Sensor for the AIS

STICKE – systems thinking tool for health programs

Advanced terrain scanning creates new virtual environments for the Genesis Simulator

Digital Twin powers next-gen factory design

Advanced AI set to transform the motion simulator experience

Global partnership strengthens AI-based motion simulator
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Research – Development – Commercial Ready

The Institute has a proven track record of achieving outstanding results in its three key pillars of Research, Development, and Commercial Ready. We work closely with companies, government and community to deliver products and services that are agile, adaptive and applicable in dynamic, real-world environments.

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