The Ultimate Guide to Robotics
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Robotics (Robots).
What to know about Robotics
Robotics explores the rapidly evolving field where machines are designed to perform tasks traditionally done by humans, reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare, agriculture, and customer service. This tag delves into how robotic technologies are enhancing efficiency, safety, and innovation across diverse sectors.
Readers can discover stories on the integration of robots in everyday life, such as social robots aiding elder companionship, surgical robots improving medical procedures, and autonomous robots transforming logistics and industrial operations. The coverage also highlights emerging trends like AI-powered humanoid robots, robotic process automation (RPA), and advances in machine learning that enable robots to perceive and interact with their environments more naturally.
Additionally, the content addresses significant societal and ethical considerations, such as workforce impacts due to automation, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in robotic systems, and the collaborative potential between humans and robots in future workplaces. By following this tag, readers gain insight into the current breakthroughs, challenges, and future possibilities in robotics, offering a comprehensive view of how this technology continues to shape our world.
Australian Robotics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews
NAB taps George Mathews to head its first AI Science team, as the bank builds in-house expertise to safely scale new digital tools.
Deteqt raises AUD $5 million to build quantum magnetometer
Deteqt secures AUD $5 million seed backing to speed up a chip-scale quantum magnetometer for GPS-free defence navigation and wider uses.
Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040
Australia robotics investment could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040, with ACIL Allen modelling pointing to higher wages and 128,900 jobs a year.
True Protein taps NetSuite to streamline rapid growth
True Protein adopts Oracle NetSuite to replace spreadsheets, cutting month-end close to three days and centralising operations for growth.
ARM Hub backs R&D overhaul to boost advanced manufacturing
ARM Hub backs sweeping R&D reforms to better link researchers with industry and keep advanced manufacturing and AI-driven production in Australia.
The future is not neutral: why girls must shape the age of AI
As AI reshapes society, girls must lead its design and ethics, or risk a future coded with bias, silence and entrenched inequality.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Robotics
Gartner warns misconfigured AI could halt G20 power
Blue Yonder grows FY25 revenue & boosts AI supply chain
Chinese vendors dominate humanoid robot market in 2025
IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption
Gartner reveals strategic tech trends set to redefine 2026
Featured News
Reviews
Expert Columns
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Robotics News
Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia
Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.
Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap
Strathcona Girls Grammar has launched a dedicated AI and STEM lab to embed tech learning in every year level and tackle the gender gap in STEM.
AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains
Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.
IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety
Australia's IT and telecoms sector tops national rankings for digital workplace safety, with high trust, low under-reporting and strong AI interest.
Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane
Australia's Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.
NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.
ARM Hub relaunches Propel-AIR to boost Aussie robotics
Brisbane's ARM Hub will reboot Propel-AIR in 2026, offering Aussie robotics ventures a US springboard via Boston's MassRobotics.
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
Australia's National AI Plan to boost skills, safety & business
Australia unveils a National AI Plan, investing AUD $29.9m in safety and AUD $460m in programs to boost skills, industry adoption, and workforce confidence.
MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus
Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.
Dell unveils workstation with on-device enterprise AI inferencing
Dell launches Pro Max 16 Plus, a mobile workstation featuring an enterprise-grade NPU for on-device AI inferencing, ensuring privacy without cloud reliance.
MOVA unveils wire-free robotic mowers with UltraView tech
MOVA launches wire-free robotic mowers with UltraView tech in Australia, enabling easy setup and autonomous lawn care across varied terrains without perimeter wires.
ARM Hub & ICN join forces to boost SME manufacturing access
ARM Hub and ICN have partnered to boost Australian SMEs by combining advanced manufacturing tech with access to AUD $400bn in major project opportunities.
Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap
Most Australians fear losing control amid AI advances, urging urgent government action to build trust and manage the technology's societal impact.
Australian startups join AWS AI accelerator, gaining USD $1m in credits
Two Australian startups, Mary Technology and Pluralis Research, join AWS AI Accelerator 2025, receiving up to USD $1m credits to boost generative AI innovations.
Alloy raises AUD $4.5m to solve data challenges in robotics
Alloy secures AUD $4.5m pre-seed funding to tackle robotics data challenges, aiding engineers to analyse vast sensor data more efficiently.
ARM Hub's Cori Stewart elected ATSE Fellow for AI leadership
Professor Cori Stewart, CEO of ARM Hub, has been elected Fellow of ATSE for her leadership in AI and advanced manufacturing innovation in Australia.
Andromeda raises AUD $23m to launch robots for aged care
Andromeda secures AUD $23m in Series A funding to expand its compassionate companion robots for aged care, valuing the company at AUD $100m.
A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing
Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.
Asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges
Asset management leaders from Australia and Asia Pacific reveal AI's role in transforming maintenance, forecasting, rostering and safety across industries.