I have just seen some impressive work done by Jessica Colaco for people interested in Mechatronics, revolving around the Raspberry Pi. 

http://www.ihub.co.ke/blog/2013/06/the-rise-of-the-254makertrons/

Apply if this falls within your in points of interest. I am also working on some projects with the Pi around photography will be sharing that soon.

Regards

David K