Richie Ellingham is a Research Engineer at UC Vision, contributing to the vineyard scanning project. With a deep-rooted passion for mechatronics, he specializes in designing hardware for mobile robotic platforms. Richie’s upbringing in and around orchards and vineyards has instilled in him a profound connection to agriculture. When he’s not immersed in UC Vision projects, he dedicates his time to pursuing a PhD in soft robotic sensor technology.